Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care ICU | Baltimore, MD

$125,000 - $192,000 / year

About this Job:

Advanced Practice Provider / Nurse Practitioner – Nocturnist

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital - Critical Care ICU

MedStar Health is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Critical Care team at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

Practice at the top of your license in a high-acuity critical care environment alongside experienced intensivists, Advanced Practice Providers, and multidisciplinary care teams. This nocturnist role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse mix of medical and surgical critical care patients while serving as a key leader in the overnight management of critically ill patients throughout the hospital.

Position Highlights

Full-time nocturnist position with 147 annual shifts
198-bed community teaching hospital serving Northeast Baltimore
17-bed closed Medical/Surgical ICU
High level of autonomy with collaborative intensivist support
Lead Rapid Response and Code Blue teams throughout the hospital
Diverse medical and surgical critical care patient population
Key service lines include Primary Stroke Services, Vascular Surgery, Acute Care General Surgery, Complex Wound Care, and Limb Salvage programs
Advanced bedside procedural opportunities including central venous catheters, non-tunneled dialysis catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, and thoracentesis
Supportive and collaborative team culture with strong physician and APP partnerships

Essential Job Duties

Manage critically ill medical and surgical ICU patients in collaboration with intensivists and multidisciplinary care teams
Lead Rapid Response and Code Blue activations throughout the hospital
Evaluate unstable patients and facilitate escalation of care to the ICU when appropriate
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans
Perform bedside procedures including central venous catheter placement, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, and thoracentesis
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, patient transitions of care, and APP education initiatives

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
AGACNP certification (NP) required
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
One year of critical care or inpatient hospital medicine experience preferred
Advanced procedural experience preferred

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation package
Generous paid time off
Annual CME allowance and dedicated paid CME days
Licensing, certification, and credentialing reimbursement
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plan with employer contribution and matching opportunities
Paid malpractice insurance
Professional development opportunities including educational conferences, leadership development, and quality improvement initiatives
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility as part of a nonprofit healthcare system
As part of MedStar Health, clinicians benefit from the resources, innovation, and career development opportunities of one of the region's leading nonprofit healthcare systems.

Why Baltimore?

Baltimore offers the amenities of a major metropolitan area with a lower cost of living than many East Coast cities. Enjoy vibrant waterfront neighborhoods, nationally recognized restaurants, professional sports, rich history, and easy access to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. Whether you prefer city living, waterfront communities, or suburban neighborhoods, the Baltimore region offers an exceptional quality of life.

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This position has a hiring range of : USD $125,000.00 - USD $192,000.00 /Yr.

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