Nurse Practitioner | Critical Care
Location: Redding, CA
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 60 Days
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Critical Care NP in Redding, California, 96001!
We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day locum tenens neuro trauma/critical care assignment in California. This opportunity begins Jan 6, 2026, and features 10-hour day shifts from 7am to 5pm with no call. The assignment spans select dates from January through June, offering a dynamic schedule in a specialized hospital environment.
Job Details
- Location: California
- Start Date: Jan 6, 2026
- LOA: 90 days
- Provider Type Needed: Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: 10-hour day shifts, 7am-5pm, no call; coverage includes Jan 6-29, Feb 3-25, Mar 3-4, Mar 9-18, Mar 23-29, Apr 7-12, Apr 20-26, May 4-13, May 18-27, Jun 1-7, Jun 15-21, Jun 29 onward
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide neuro trauma and critical care management for hospitalized patients
- Perform low to moderate risk procedures, including laceration repair, IV access/insertion (peripheral line), and fracture/dislocation reductions (minimal to moderate displacement)
- Conduct high risk procedures such as G-tube placement, endotracheal intubation, cardioversion/defibrillation, LMA, paracentesis, chest tube insertion, and central/arterial line placement
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Document all care provided in compliance with hospital protocols
- Maintain a high standard of patient safety and quality care
Additional Information
- Active California NP license and DEA required
- Board certification in Critical Care Medicine (ANCC/AANP) required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required; Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) preferred but not mandatory
- Clean malpractice history required
- The role does not include surgical assistance
- Availability for all scheduled dates at time of name clear is required
- Substantial experience in neurosurgery and/or neurocritical care preferred
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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