Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Critical Care, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

04081 GCMG Intensivist Care: Main - Critical Care: IntensivistFull timeYes40

Variable for 24/7 coverage model.

Pay Range:

$59.00 - $88.50

Charlotte, NC | Carolinas Medical Center

 Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Join a premier Cardiac Intensive Care Unit caring for some of the most complex and critically ill cardiovascular patients in the region. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to become part of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary cardiac critical care team.

Position Highlights

·         High-acuity CICU managing:

o    Cardiogenic shock

o    Advanced heart failure

o    Post-myocardial infarction complications

o    Mechanical circulatory support (ECMO, Impella, IABP, VAD)

·         Work alongside nationally recognized cardiologists, intensivists and cardiac surgeons

·         24/7 Cardiac Intensivist Support

·         Opportunity to participate in education, quality improvement, protocol development, and research initiatives

·         No call requirements

Schedule

·         Twelve (13 hr) shifts/month; 145 shifts/year

·         Rotating days, nights, and weekends. Nocturnist or Weekender positions considered

·         Inpatient Cardiac ICU setting

Responsibilities

·         Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of critically ill cardiac patients

·         Manage vasoactive infusions, inotropes, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and mechanical circulatory support devices

·         Collaborate with physicians, residents, nursing, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and ancillary services to optimize patient outcomes

·         Coordinate care transitions across the continuum of care

·         Contribute to evidence-based practice, education, and program development

Qualifications

Required

·         Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

·         Experience as an Advanced Practice Provider

·         Current North Carolina NP or PA license (or eligibility)

·         National certification (AGACNP, ACNP, or NCCPA)

·         BLS and ACLS certification

Preferred

·         2+ years of cardiac critical care, CVICU, CICU, or ICU experience

·         Experience with ECMO, Impella, IABP, and advanced hemodynamic management

Why Join Us?

·         One of the region's highest-volume cardiac critical care programs

·         Exposure to advanced mechanical circulatory support and complex cardiovascular disease

·         Strong interdisciplinary culture focused on clinical excellence and innovation

·         24/7 Intensivist Support

·         Robust professional development, CME support, and leadership opportunities

Benefits

·         Competitive compensation

·         Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

·         Generous PTO

·         401(k) with employer contributions

·         CME allowance

·         Paid professional liability coverage

·         Educational assistance

·         Relocation assistance available

Advance your career in a cutting-edge Cardiac ICU and help shape the future of cardiac critical care. Apply today.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.