Critical Care/Trauma Physician Job in Grand Forks, ND

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We are actively recruiting a Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Adult Intensivist for a locum tenens opportunity in Grand Forks, North Dakota due to staffing shortages.

Assignment Overview

Specialty: Critical Care Medicine (Adult Intensivist)
Setting: ICU only
Start Date: April 1, 2026 (ongoing need)
Reason for Coverage: Provider shortage

Facility Details

226-bed hospital
16-bed ICU
Additional 8 PCU beds (overflow capacity)
Open ICU model (some patients managed by hospitalists)

Schedule

Primarily night shifts
5:00 PM 8:00 AM
No call
Not required to remain in-house overnight
Sleeping room available onsite if desired

Patient Volume & Clinical Scope

Average intensivist census:
Procedures vary based on patient acuity and complexity
ICU-only responsibilities

Required Procedures & Skills
Bronchoscopy
Central line placement
Thoracentesis
Chest tube placement
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
Support Structure
Dedicated ICU nursing staff
Respiratory Therapists (RTs)
No APP coverage during evening shifts
Physician will function independently overnight with strong nursing and RT support.
Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine
Adult Intensivist experience required
Comfortable with ICU night coverage
Proficient in required ICU procedures
Why This Opportunity?
ICU-only practice
Night shift structure
No call requirements
Moderate census
Strong nursing & RT support
Flexible overnight stay option
If you have a qualified Adult Intensivist available for locums starting April 2026, this is a solid ICU-focused opportunity with a manageable census and structured night coverage. Let me know if you d like to proceed with availability and submission details.