Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Pulmonary Critical Care (Nocturnist) - $7k Starting Bonus

Trinity Health; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

CME PTO

Malpractice insurance with tail

Health, Dental, Vision

403(b) retirement plan with company

Starting bonus available

Job summary

MercyOne Genesis is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our Pulmonary Critical Care nocturnist team in Davenport, IA. This on-site role provides overnight coverage, collaborates with pulmonologists, and emphasizes independent clinical decision-making to maintain stability for ICU patients.

The position requires NP/PA certification, Iowa licensure eligibility, and ICU/pulmonary experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited NP or PA program.
• Board certification as NP or PA.
• Active or eligible for licensure in Iowa.
• 1–2 years ICU/critical care or pulmonary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight coverage for ICU patients at the Davenport campus.
• Perform cross-coverage and management of critically ill patients.
• Respond to acute changes in patient condition including codes.
• Collaborate with on-call pulmonologists with a high degree of autonomy.
• Document accurately in the EMR and communicate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Independent clinical decision-making

ICU experience

Autonomy

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

MercyOne Genesis Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Pulmonary Critical Care (Nocturnist) - $7k Starting Bonus!

Location

Davenport, Iowa

Schedule

Friday-Sunday | 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Position Overview

MercyOne Genesis is a highly skilled and autonomous Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our Pulmonary Critical Care team in a dedicated nocturnist role. This position provides overnight, on-site coverage at our Davenport campus, supporting ICU patients and collaborating with pulmonologists to ensure high-quality, continuous care.

This is a key role focused on maintaining stability and continuity of care overnight, with a strong emphasis on independent clinical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive overnight coverage for ICU patients at the Davenport campus
• Perform cross-coverage and ongoing management of critically ill patients
• Respond to acute changes in patient condition, including rapid responses and codes
• Collaborate with on-call pulmonologists as needed while functioning with a high degree of autonomy
• Perform procedures within scope of practice (e.g., central lines, arterial lines, intubations - depending on experience and privileging)
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, respiratory therapy, and multidisciplinary teams
• Support continuity of care through thorough handoffs to daytime teams

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Board certification as an NP or PA
• Active or eligible for licensure in Iowa
• Minimum of 1-2 years of ICU, critical care, or pulmonary experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions in a high-acuity environment
• Strong procedural skills preferred
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Schedule & Lifestyle

• Three overnight shifts per week (Friday-Sunday, 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Consistent schedule offering predictability and work-life balance

Why Join MercyOne Genesis

• Practice within a collaborative Pulmonary Critical Care team across a trusted regional health system
• High level of autonomy with physician support available
• Opportunity to contribute to high-quality ICU care in a community-focused setting
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• PTO/
• CME PTO
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Insurance covered, including tail coverage
• Benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Our physician-lead medical group promotes leadership, wellness and work-life balance, providing resources to achieve your goals.

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services.

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