Locum Physician Assistant

LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Critical Care PA in Maryland

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a full-time locum tenens opportunity in Maryland. This 48-day assignment begins Jan 5, 2026, and involves night shifts (6PM-6AM plus sign-out) providing post-operative care in a busy CVS-ICU. The role focuses on advanced post-surgical cardiac cases and requires proficiency with invasive procedures.

Job Details

• Location: Maryland
• Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
• LOA: 48 days
• Provider Type Needed: Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant
• Schedule: Full time; 6PM-6AM plus 1-hour sign-out; 3 nights per week, typically rotating; no more than 5 shifts consecutively; no call

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide night shift coverage in a CVS-ICU, collaborating with other advanced practice providers
• Manage 4-6 post-operative transplant, ECMO, LVAD, bypass, and surgical patients per night
• Deliver advanced post-operative cardiac care
• Perform invasive procedures including central line and arterial line placement, chest tube and pacer wire removal
• Participate in patient sign-out and shift transition processes

Additional Information

• Must hold a current Maryland license
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Required board certifications: Critical Care Medicine
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Acute care experience and training necessary

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.

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The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue

• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive

• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

• When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.