Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA)or Nurse Practitioner (NP) – CVICU | Baltimore, MD

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MedStar Medical Group is seeking a Critical Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the CVICU team at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. Practice within MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, a nationally recognized destination for cardiovascular surgery and a key hospital within the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, caring for critically ill cardiovascular surgery patients with meaningful autonomy in a collaborative, well-supported multidisciplinary environment.

Position Highlights

  • Practice within an 8-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

  • Care for critically ill patients following complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures

  • Perform comprehensive critical care assessments and patient management

  • Perform advanced bedside procedures, including intubation, ventilator management, central and arterial line placement, dialysis catheter insertion, chest tubes, and thoracentesis

  • Flexible scheduling with a day/night rotating schedule or dedicated nocturnist position

  • Combination of 12- and 24-hour shifts

  • Collaborative team of 10 APPs and 6 physicians

  • Practice with a high degree of autonomy utilizing cutting-edge technology

As a MedStar Medical Group Clinician, You Can Expect

  • Unparallel employment stability with our growing healthcare system

  • Competitive total compensation package

  • Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus eligibility

  • Variety of health, dental, and vision plans

  • Paid malpractice insurance

  • Annual allowance

  • Annual incentive

  • Retirement plan with employer match

  • Free parking

  • Award winning wellness and provider concierge services

  • Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

About MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

By the Numbers

  • 229 licensed beds

  • 10,726 annual admissions

  • 51,743 Emergency Department visits

  • 572 physicians

  • Flagship hospital of the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute

Why MedStar Union Memorial?

  • Regional specialty and teaching hospital

  • Nationally recognized cardiovascular surgery program

  • Joint Commission-accredited hospital

  • Primary Stroke Center

  • Home to the internationally recognized Curtis National Hand Center

Live & Work in Baltimore

Enjoy Baltimore's vibrant waterfront, historic neighborhoods, professional sports, award-winning dining, and easy access to Washington, D.C., Annapolis, and the Chesapeake Bay.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (NCCPA certified) or AGACNP Nurse Practitioner program

  • Current BLS and ACLS

  • Board certified or board eligible

  • Maryland licensure (or eligibility)

  • Minimum of one year of Advanced Practice Provider experience in an ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology or Critical Care setting required.

  • New graduates are not eligible for this position

    The hiring range for this position is $155,000 to $210,000 USD

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