Intensivists—Critical Care Excellence, Life-Saving Expertise.
Board-certified intensivist physicians specializing in critical care medicine. Leaders in advanced life support, complex patient management, and ICU quality outcomes.
Flexible Staffing Models for Critical Care
Locum Tenens ICU Coverage
- 1-12 month assignments
- 24/7 or daytime coverage
- Immediate critical care gaps
Perfect for unexpected departures, ICU expansion, or building new programs
Start in 5-10 daysLocum-to-Permanent
- Trial period before commitment
- Evaluate ICU culture and team
- Structured partnership pathway
Ideal for assessing long-term fit with critical care group and hospital
Convert after 3-6 monthsPermanent Placement
- Direct hire for core ICU staff
- Medical director opportunities
- Partnership and equity options
Best for building stable critical care teams and ICU leadership
Hired in 10-14 daysNocturnist Intensivists
- 24/7 dedicated night coverage
- Admissions and ICU cross-cover
- Reduced fellow/resident reliance
Great for closed ICU models and improving night ICU care quality
Start in 7-14 daysTele-ICU / Virtual Critical Care
- Remote ICU monitoring and support
- Multi-site coverage capability
- After-hours intensivist access
Perfect for community hospitals and extending intensivist coverage 24/7
Deployed in 5-10 daysIntensivist Specialties & Critical Care Focus
Medical ICU (MICU)
Complex medical critical illness, sepsis management, respiratory failure, ARDS, multi-organ dysfunction, advanced ventilation, CRRT, shock states, critical care ultrasound, family communication
Surgical ICU (SICU)
Post-surgical critical care, trauma resuscitation, damage control surgery, surgical complications, abdominal compartment syndrome, nutrition support, open abdomen management, complex wound care
Cardiac ICU (CVICU)
Post-cardiac surgery, CABG recovery, valve replacement, transplant, cardiogenic shock, ECMO, IABP, mechanical circulatory support, arrhythmia management, advanced hemodynamics
Neurocritical Care
Traumatic brain injury, stroke management, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracranial pressure monitoring, cerebral perfusion optimization, seizure management, brain death determination, organ donation
Trauma & Burn ICU
Multi-trauma critical care, penetrating injuries, blunt trauma, burn resuscitation, inhalation injury, TBSA management, escharotomy, damage control resuscitation, massive transfusion protocols
Transplant ICU
Solid organ transplant, liver transplant ICU, kidney transplant, immunosuppression management, rejection monitoring, infection prevention, post-transplant complications, donor management
How We Source Elite Intensivists
Access to Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) members, American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), critical care fellowships, and academic programs—board-certified intensivists nationwide
ABIM Critical Care Medicine certification, Pulmonary-Critical Care dual boards, active medical licenses, DEA, ICU privileges, advanced procedure credentials, malpractice coverage—all verified
Direct references from ICU medical directors, department chairs, and critical care peers on clinical outcomes, ventilator management, procedural skills, family communication, and team leadership
Precision matching to your ICU environment—closed/open model, academic/community, patient acuity, procedure volume, teaching requirements—ensuring intensivists excel in your critical care program
Proven Results for Intensivist Staffing
Recent Intensivist Placement Success Stories
Built 8-physician critical care program for 300-bed community hospital—recruited entire intensivist team in 30 days, implemented closed ICU model, reduced ICU mortality 15% and LOS by 2.3 days within first year
Provided locum tenens CVICU coverage during faculty recruitment—physician excelled in post-cardiac surgery care, converted to permanent medical director, expanded ECMO program and improved CABG outcomes
Placed nocturnist intensivists for 24-bed MICU—established dedicated night coverage model, reduced code rates 28%, improved family satisfaction scores, achieved top quartile sepsis bundle compliance
Common Questions About Intensivist Staffing
Our intensivists are experienced across all ICU types including Medical ICU (MICU), Surgical ICU (SICU), Cardiac ICU (CVICU), Neuro ICU, Trauma ICU (TICU), and Burn ICU. All are board-certified in Critical Care Medicine (ABIM CCIM) with many holding dual certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
For critical ICU coverage gaps, we can present board-certified intensivists within 12-24 hours from our active network. Our physicians have current state licenses, DEA, ICU privileges at multiple facilities, and are experienced with closed ICU models, open ICU consultative roles, and 24/7 coverage.
Yes. Our intensivists are experts in mechanical ventilation (all modes), ECMO, CRRT/dialysis, hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz, PICCO), vasoactive drip management, therapeutic hypothermia, IABP, bronchoscopy, and advanced critical care procedures. Many have additional training in ultrasound and interventional critical care.
Our intensivists hold ABIM Critical Care Medicine certification, with many also board-certified in Pulmonary Medicine. Additional certifications include FCCP (Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians), advanced cardiac life support, neurocritical care, and critical care ultrasound credentials.
Absolutely. Our intensivists are experienced in closed ICU models (primary attending), open ICU consultative models (co-management with surgeons/specialists), and hybrid approaches. They excel in multidisciplinary rounds, family conferences, goals of care discussions, and leading critical care teams in all ICU structures.
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