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Posted 04 August, 2026

Locums Critical Care Physician Assistant Near New Orleans, Louisiana - No Call, Transplant Focus

Curative
Metairie, LA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Locums Critical Care Physician Assistant near New Orleans, Louisiana - No Call, Transplant Focus

Join a high-acuity CTICU environment caring for heart and lung transplant patients with flexible PRN day-shift coverage and no call responsibilities.


Practice & Cases:


  • Inpatient cardiac critical care setting
  • Heart and lung transplant, ECMO, and ventilator management patients
  • Manage approximately 8-10 ICU patients per shift
  • Perform central lines and other bedside critical care procedures

Schedule:


  • 12-hour onsite day shifts
  • PRN coverage model with recurring shift opportunities
  • Daytime schedule from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
  • No call responsibilities

Requirements:


  • Must be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Active Louisiana license required
  • ACLS, BLS, and DEA required
  • Experience with critical care procedures and line placement required

Logistics:


  • Airfare, lodging, rental car, and mileage are covered
  • Travel accommodations arranged for scheduled coverage blocks


We'd be happy to discuss upcoming PRN day shifts and the transplant-focused critical care case mix.

\nCompany Description

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.