Advanced Practice Provider - APP - Critical Care Nights

SSM Health Care System; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison seeks an experienced Acute Care NP or PA-C to join its Critical Care team on the Madison campus.

The role involves admission, treatment, and cross-coverage duties with opportunities for advanced critical care training in a 12-bed Medical ICU, 15-bed Surgical ICU, and 12-bed Progressive Care Unit. Shifts run 6 PM–6 AM, with 2–5 consecutive days, and overnight telehealth support across SSM Health Wisconsin hospitals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of current Critical Care practice as NP or PA.
• NPs should be APRNs with Acute Care NP certification.
• Certified PA.
• 3-5 years of prior critical care nursing with CCRN required for NP applicants.
• Ability to obtain NP or PA licensure in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Shifts are 6 PM–6 AM, with 2–5 shifts on consecutive days.
• Overnight telehealth coverage for other SSM Health Wisconsin hospitals.
• Admission, treatment, and cross-coverage duties in ICU.
• Perform central line placement, ETT intubation, chest tube placement.
• Collaborate with ICU nurses, respiratory therapists, and intensivists.
• Training in procedures and building advanced critical care knowledge.

Skills

Critical care experience

CCR N certification

NP or PA-C licensure readiness

Education

APRN with Acute Care NP certification

Certified PA

Job description

SSM Health Dean Medical Group, a 500-physician multi-specialty group, is actively recruiting for an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our team of Critical Care Intensivists. The practice is conveniently based on the campus of SSM Health St. Marys Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of current Critical Care practice experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• NPs should be APRNs with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification.
• Certified PA.
• 3-5 years of prior critical care nursing practice experience with CCRN certification required for NP applicants.
• Ability to obtain NP or PA licensure in Wisconsin.

The Opportunity

• Shifts are 6 PM- 6 AM, with 2-5 shifts on consecutive days.
• Overnight telehealth coverage for other SSM Health Wisconsin hospitals.
• Clinical responsibilities will include admission, treatment, and cross-coverage duties.
• Perform central line placement (venous and arterial), ETT intubation, and chest tube placement.
• Close collaboration with ICU nurses, respiratory therapists, and intensivists.
• Training in procedures as well as building advanced critical care knowledge and skills.
• The hospital has a 12-bed closed Medical Intensive Care Unit, a 15-bed open Surgical Intensive Care Unit, and a 12-bed Progressive Care Unit.

At SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison, our goal is to serve the community and play an active role in it. For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report recognized SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison as one of the best hospitals in Wisconsin (2024-2025). Forbes has also named SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison as one of their 2026 Top Hospitals.

Serving South Central Wisconsin since 1912, SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison is a 440-bed hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient treatment and diagnostic services. St. Marys Hospital is an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center, a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and has a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is a vibrant city known for its blend of natural beauty and vibrant urban life. Nestled between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, the city is home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and enjoys a lively atmosphere fueled by innovation, education, and cultural diversity. Madison boasts an award-winning food scene, expansive beautiful park systems, and a commitment to sustainability that enhances the quality of life. Whether you're savoring local flavors, enjoying live music, or embracing the citys commitment to sustainability, you'll find a welcoming and dynamic environment that feels like home.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.