Critical Care Need in Georgia

Cross Country Locums is looking for a Critical Care Physician who can help cover 1 or 2 blocks a month in Georgia.

Open Dates: Tuesday to Monday, blocks of 7 shifts at a time, 2x a month

Desired Schedule:
7 on 7 off, or a block of 7 shifts at a time, must work Tuesday to Monday, 7a-7p with night call.

Worksite Setting:
ICU - 376 beds, 28 ICU beds

Clinical details

• Who responds to codes, EM or HM? Intensivist and HM responds to codes

• Will locums respond to codes? YES

• What procedures are required of locums? Core ICU procedures: Deep lines, Arterial lines, thoracentesis, paracentesis, etc. Day coverage- emergent bronchoscopy preferred

• What is the total census per provider during the day? 28 patients/day ICU and Step Down- 1 physician, 2 APC's- closed unit, we do provide consult service to CVICU if asked, 3-4 admits/night

• What is the total patient census covered at night? 24 - 30 ICU AND STEP DOWN

• Is night-call required? If yes, how many calls on average are received? 1 -2 calls

• Is it an open ICU? Closed

• What subspecialty back-up is available? CT Surgery, Neuro, ID, Nephrology, ENT, Ortho, etc. Neurosurgery?

EMR/EHR system: Cerner

Also important to note: This provider will work the day shift and take back up call at night for the APC on duty. They will need to be available to return if needed (unlikely but possible). Additionally, they must have Pulmonary background and case logs will be required for the past 12 months

Need assessment

• Start date of locums need: April 1

• How many shifts per month are expected to be covered by locums (specify days and nights)? 14 day shifts total

• Is your need specific to days, nights, swing shifts, or flexible? Days and take back up call at night for the APC on duty and be available to return if needed

• Consider candidates who need to travel? Yes

Program details

• Shift Times: 7a-7p;7p-7a

• How many MDs/APCs during the day? 1 physician; 2 APCs

• How many MDs/APCs during the night? 1 APC

• Will Temp/Emergency privileges granted? Yes

If you or someone you know is interested in additional details please call Ryan Andrews at 678-245-7055 or send an email to:: randrews@crosscountry.com

Cross Country Locums, formally Medical Doctor Associates, is one of the Largest US Locum Tenens Staffing Firms nationwide; providing complete staffing solutions to the healthcare community. In business for over 30 years, CCL has earned the trust of medical professionals and facilities alike, with our dedication to ongoing satisfaction. Continuous provider and client evaluation feedback speaks well for the quality and competitive advantage of our workforce solutions. Named among the Best of Staffing-Talent for nine consecutive years, Best of Staffing-Client for six years; and Best of Staffing Diamond Talent Winner for five consecutive years. Less than 2% of all staffing companies in the U.S. are awarded this ho