As a nurse practitioner in the ICU, you’re part of a multidisciplinary team of specialists who oversee fragile, critically ill patients. Some of your responsibilities may include providing detailed physical assessments, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, and implementation.
If you're looking for full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, or per diem ICU NP jobs, you're in the right place. Credenza has the latest NP positions in specialty critical care areas including PICU, NICU, STICU, and cardiac. Get started searching for ICU nurse practitioner jobs that would be a good fit for you. You can also check out related roles such as med-surg NP jobs and PCU NP jobs.
ICU Nurse Practitioner Education and Certifications
To become an NP, you need to complete your bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), hold an unobstructed nursing license, and practice one or two years as a registered nurse before applying to a graduate program. (If you know you want to focus on critical care, consider working in the ICU as an RN.) Upon program completion, you must pass the national board certification exam in your state.
Specific certifications can help advance your expertise in critical care for your specialty area. These may include:
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP )
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certification as a critical care nurse (CCRN)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- NIH Stroke Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Not sure what else may be required to work in the ICU? Explore our sample ICU nurse job description template for more insight.
ICU Nurse Practitioner Resume and Cover Letter
Tailor your nurse practitioner resume to the needs of each job to which you plan on applying. For instance, if one employer wants to hire an NP who can “offer counseling and education to patients, their families, and caregivers regarding preventative health, treatment plans, and other helpful resources,” and you have relevant experience, be sure to include that phrase in your resume.
In your cover letter, expound on your sense of empathy and patience and how these soft skills help you deliver top-quality care in the ICU. Need more writing tips? Have a look at our sample nurse practitioner cover letter.
Interviewing for ICU Nurse Practitioner Jobs
In the ICU, your extensive training helps you think quickly and assuredly. If you’d like to feel more confident in a job interview, try reviewing typical ICU nurse interview questions and practicing your responses. Advance preparation can help you refine your answers so that you present the best possible version of your professional self.
ICU Nurse Practitioner Salary
The average nurse practitioner salary is $137,300 per year, or $66.01 per hour. Your salary can be affected by your years of experience, extra certifications, facility type, and location. These states pay some of the highest annual NP salaries:
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