APP - Critical Care

Royal Surgical Associates; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surgical Associates seeks an experienced Critical Care APP to join a collaborative ICU team, supporting Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical ICU step-down units in Peoria, IL. The role involves managing 10–15 high-acuity patients daily, developing treatment plans, and performing bedside procedures such as central and arterial line placements.

The ideal candidate has prior Critical Care APP experience and an active CNS/PA/ACNP certification, with licensing in good standing.

Qualifications

• Prior Critical Care APP experience required with comfort managing high-acuity ICU patients and performing bedside procedures.
• Active state license required; IMLC not accepted.
• Certification as CNS, PA, or ACNP is required (FNP not accepted).

Responsibilities

• Manage approximately 10-15 patients per day in a high-acuity ICU setting.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for critically ill patients.
• Perform bedside procedures including central and arterial line placements.
• Manage post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients and neurocritical care patients (e.g., subdural hemorrhages, EVDs).
• Assist with patients requiring VADs, VA ECMO, and heart transplant support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and treatment plans.

Skills

Critical care experience

Bedside procedures

ECMO/VAD knowledge

Multidisciplinary collaboration

ICU patient management

Education

Certification: CNS/PA/ACNP

Tools

ECMO

Impella

VADs

Job description

Opportunity: NP;PA - Critical Care Medicine Job Details:

Seeking an experienced Critical Care APP to join a collaborative ICU team providing care across Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical ICU step-down units.

Manage approximately 10-15 patients per day in a high-acuity environment. Develop and implement treatment plans for critically ill patients. Perform bedside procedures including central and arterial line placements. Manage post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients. Provide care for neurocritical care patients including those with subdural hemorrhages and external ventricular drains (EVDs). Participate in the management of patients requiring ventricular assist devices (VADs), VA ECMO, and heart transplant support. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and treatment plans.

Three APPs provide coverage across the Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical ICU step-down units. Pulmonary patients are managed in a step-down setting with support from an on-site Pulmonary Fellow. Trauma and NICU residents are on-site with attending physicians available for consultation and support as needed.

Prior Critical Care APP experience required with comfort managing high-acuity ICU patients and performing bedside procedures. Experience with neurocritical care, cardiovascular critical care, VADs, ECMO, and transplant patients preferred. Hands‑on experience with ECMO and Impella support is required. Must hold CNS, PA, or ACNP certification (FNP not accepted). Active state license required at time of presentation; IMLC not accepted.

Facility

This is a large, tertiary academic medical center serving as a regional referral hub for central Illinois. The facility operates multiple intensive care units including Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical ICUs, supported by a robust team of fellows, residents, and attending physicians. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, specialized care to critically ill patients and offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment for advanced practice providers.

Location

Peoria, IL. Peoria is Illinois' second-largest city, offering a vibrant arts and culture scene, a thriving culinary landscape, and beautiful views along the Illinois River. The city boasts an affordable cost of living combined with a strong sense of community, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals looking for both professional fulfillment and quality of life.