Critical Care Locum Tenens Jobs in Illinois

Physician Assistant (PA) - Critical Care in Illinois - A leading healthcare system in Peoria, Illinois, is actively seeking a Physician Assistant to join our highly skilled Inpatient ICU team . This is an excellent opportunity to deliver advanced critical care in a collaborative, physician-led environment. Position Overview: * Work alongside a team of 4 Critical Care Physicians and 1 Nurse Practitioner * Provide care in our 12-bed Cardiovascular ICU and 12-bed Medical/Surgical ICU * Average of 5 patients per shift * Perform ICU procedures - full training and several months of orientation provided * Flexible scheduling with 8-, 12-, or 24-hour shifts, including weekdays, nights, evenings, and weekends Qualifications: * NCCPA Certification * 1-3 years of ICU or Acute Care experience as a provider or RN * Strong critical thinking, communication, and procedural skills Compensation & Benefits: * Hourly rate: $59.38 - $77.20 (commensurate with experience) * Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, CME support, and more Why Peoria? Located in Central Illinois, Peoria offers a welcoming community, low cost of living, and easy access to Chicago and St. Louis. With excellent schools, cultural attractions, and outdoor activities, it's a great place to build a career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle. Apply today to find out more! TLM-2506-100795

Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Critical Care in Illinois - A leading healthcare system in Peoria, Illinois, is actively seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join our highly skilled Inpatient ICU team . This is an excellent opportunity to deliver advanced critical care in a collaborative, physician-led environment. Position Overview: * Work alongside a team of 4 Critical Care Physicians and 1 Nurse Practitioner * Provide care in our 12-bed Cardiovascular ICU and 12-bed Medical/Surgical ICU * Average of 5 patients per shift * Perform ICU procedures - full training and several months of orientation provided * Flexible scheduling with 8-, 12-, or 24-hour shifts, including weekdays, nights, evenings, and weekends Qualifications: * Master's degree in Nursing with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification * 1-3 years of ICU or Acute Care experience as a provider or RN * Strong critical thinking, communication, and procedural skills Compensation & Benefits: * Hourly rate: $59.38 - $77.20 (commensurate with experience) * Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, CME support, and more Why Peoria? Located in Central Illinois, Peoria offers a welcoming community, low cost of living, and easy access to Chicago and St. Louis. With excellent schools, cultural attractions, and outdoor activities, it's a great place to build a career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle. Apply today to find out more! TLM-2506-100794

Physician (MD/DO) - Critical Care in Illinois - A Pulmonary team in Western Illinois has recently transitioned to a hospital-employed group to offer the best possible package to physicians. Position could incorporate both Pulmonary and partial Critical Care. Practice Highlights * 400-bed, Level II Trauma Center with 16-bed ICU * Office-based, hospital consults, and can do 1 week of Intensivist if desired * $475k-575K annual base compensation (depending on experience) * $50,000 Signing Bonus, 150K student loan assistance * 7 weeks PTO and 6K for CME allowance, full benefits, relocation Community/Location Quincy, Illinois, is a family-friendly community situated on the Mississippi River, along the western edge of the state. Amtrak service to Chicago or a 1.5-hour drive time to St. Louis, Missouri, or Springfield, Illinois. Many community events throughout the year, along with water sports, hunting, wineries, etc. GJ-2509-101154

Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Critical Care in Peoria, IL - Our client in Illinois is seeking a skilled Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 48-day assignment starting Jul 29, 2026. This role involves managing a high volume of critically ill ICU patients, performing essential bedside procedures, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive patient care. While specific shift hours are detailed elsewhere, this position offers the opportunity to provide expert care in a dynamic critical care setting. Responsibilities and Duties * Manage approximately 10–15 patients per day * Develop and implement treatment plans for critically ill patients * Perform bedside procedures, including central and arterial line placements * Manage post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients * Provide care for neurocritical care patients, including those with subdural hemorrhages and external ventricular drains (EVDs) * Participate in the management of patients requiring ventricular assist devices (VADs), VA ECMO, and heart transplant support * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and treatment plans Additional Information * Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine required * EMR: Epic * Cases include Trauma 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.

Physician (MD/DO) - Critical Care in Illinois - Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician to join its established Pulmonary and Critical Care service line. This is an employed position located with easy access to St. Louis, Chicago, Evansville, Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, & Memphis. Highlights of the opportunity are: * Practice at a brand new state-of-the-art facility with a 16-bed critical care unit. * 7 on 7 off Day shifts * The facility is a not-for-profit * Employed position with a hospital-affiliated medical group * 250,000 population service area covering 9 counties Excellent Financial Package: * Guaranteed Base Salary ranging from 430K base plus (based on experience) for the first 2 years * Sign-On Bonus and can pick up extra shifts * Occurrence-based malpractice insurance * Student loan repayment is available Community/Location This Illinois city is located on limestone bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. It is renowned for its natural beauty, preservation of its exceptional stock of Victorian-Era homes, and highly developed arts programs. It has been cited as one of the 50 top small arts communities in the U.S. and one of the top 100 small cities in which to live. In 2010, Forbes Magazine listed it as the #8 Best Small City in the U.S. to Raise a Family. Crime and unemployment are unusually low, while recreational facilities and lifestyle amenities are extraordinarily high. The community also offers excellent public and parochial schools, a 2-year public community college, a 4-year private university, two vocational colleges, fine dining, and abundant recreational facilities. It is located one hour from St. Louis, three and a half hours from Kansas City, and four hours from Chicago. Quincy's Baldwin Field offers six commuter flights daily to St. Louis, and Amtrak provides two round-trip passenger trains daily to Chicago. GJ-2301-94315 (old#) GJ-2308-96531 (new#)

Physician (MD/DO) - Critical Care in Illinois - Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician to join its established Pulmonary and Critical Care service line. This is an employed position located with easy access is to St. Louis, Chicago, Evansville, Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, & Memphis. Highlights of the opportunity are: * Practice at a brand new state-of-the-art facility with a 16-bed critical care unit. * 7 on 7 off Day shifts * The facility is a not-for-profit * Employed position with a hospital-affiliated medical group * 250,000 population service area covering 9 counties Excellent Financial Package: * Guaranteed Base Salary ranging from 430K base plus (based on experience) for the first 2 years * Sign-On Bonus and can pick up extra shifts * Occurrence-based malpractice insurance * Student loan repayment is available Community/Location This Illinois city is located on limestone bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River and is renowned for its natural beauty, preservation of its exceptional stock of Victorian-Era homes, and its highly developed programs in the arts. It has been cited as one of the 50 top small arts communities in the U.S., and one of the top 100 small cities in which to live. In 2010, Forbes Magazine listed it as the #8 Best Small City in the U.S. to Raise a Family. Crime and unemployment are unusually low while recreational facilities and lifestyle amenities are unusually high. The community also offers excellent public and parochial schools, a 2-year public community college, a 4-year private university, two vocational colleges, fine dining, and abundant recreational facilities It is located one hour from St. Louis, three and a half hours from Kansas City, and four hours from Chicago. Quincy's Baldwin Field offers six commuter flights daily to St. Louis, and Amtrak provides two round-trip passenger trains daily to Chicago. GJ-2301-94314

Physician (MD/DO) - Critical Care in Illinois - An established Pulmonary and Critical Care service line in southern Illinois is in search of a Critical Care Physician. This is an employed position located within a drivable distance of St. Louis, Chicago, Evansville, Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, & Memphis. Highlights of the opportunity are: * Practice at a brand new state-of-the-art facility with a 16-bed critical care unit. * 7 on 7 off Day shifts * The facility is a not-for-profit * Employed position with a hospital-affiliated medical group * 250,000 population service area covering 9 counties Excellent Financial Package: * Guaranteed Base Salary ranging from 430K base plus (based on experience) for the first 2 years * Sign-On Bonus and can pick up extra shifts * Occurrence-based malpractice insurance * Student loan repayment is available Community/Location This Illinois city is located on limestone bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River and is renowned for its natural beauty, preservation of its exceptional stock of Victorian-Era homes, and its highly developed programs in the arts. It has been cited as one of the 50 top small arts communities in the U.S., and one of the top 100 small cities in which to live. In 2010, Forbes Magazine listed it as the #8 Best Small City in the U.S. to Raise a Family. Crime and unemployment are unusually low while recreational facilities and lifestyle amenities are unusually high. The community also offers excellent public and parochial schools, a 2-year public community college, a 4-year private university, two vocational colleges, fine dining, and abundant recreational facilities It is located one hour from St. Louis, three and a half hours from Kansas City, and four hours from Chicago. Quincy's Baldwin Field offers six commuter flights daily to St. Louis, and Amtrak provides two round-trip passenger trains daily to Chicago. GJ-2301-94306

Physician (MD/DO) - Critical Care in Illinois - Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician to join its established Pulmonary and Critical Care service line. This is an employed position located with easy access is to St. Louis, Chicago, Evansville, Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, & Memphis. Highlights of the opportunity are: * Practice at a brand new state-of-the-art facility with a 16-bed critical care unit. * Navigational bronchoscopies are available if clinically competent to perform them. * Established hospitalist program available for inpatient admissions * The facility is a not-for-profit * Employed position with hospital-affiliated medical group * 250,000 population service area covering 9 counties * Will be responsible for working .75 FTE as a Pulmonary physician doing both pulmonary clinic and pulmonary consults and procedures * Will be responsible for working .25 FTE as a Critical Care physician rounding in the Critical Care unit for 7 days a month on average. Each day is a 12 hour shift from 7 am-7 pm. Excellent Financial Package: * Guaranteed Base Salary ranging from $350k to $425k (based on experience) for the first 2 years * Earning potential of $500k+ and Sign-On bonus * Occurrence-based malpractice insurance * Student loan repayment is available Candidates will expect to: * Work both in the clinic and the hospital * While on clinic weeks, they will be responsible for outpatient clinics, pulmonary consults, pulmonary procedures, and outreach clinics * While on Intensivist weeks, they will be responsible for working 7 days of 12-hour day shifts in the hospital Critical Care unit. GJ-2210-93392