APP-Critical Care- Nocturnist

LifeBridge Health; Randallstown (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME support

Paid time off

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, MD is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Critical Care ICU/IMC team. You will manage complex ICU and step-down patients at the top of your license.

This role involves rapid clinical decision-making, serving as a clinical leader within a high-performing team, and contributing to our growing critical care service line. Maryland licensure and ACLS/BLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Maryland NP or PA license active and in good standing.
• ACLS and BLS certification.
• NCCPA certification (for PAs) or National NP Board Certification (for NPs).
• Maryland CDS License.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex ICU and Step-Down patients at the top of your license.
• Participate in rapid clinical decision-making.
• Serve as clinical leader within a physician-led team.
• Support growth and investment in the critical care service line.

Skills

Critical Care

ICU Management

Rapid Decision-Making

Clinical Leadership

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Northwest Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Critical Care ICU/IMC team in Randallstown, Maryland.

About this role:

• You’ll practice at the top of your license managing complex ICU and Step-Down patients
• Participate in rapid clinical decision-making
• Serve as a trusted clinical leader within a high-performing physician-directed team
• Join a critical care service line experiencing strategic growth and investment

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program
• Master's degree required
• Minimum 3-5 years of critical care, ICU, or hospital-based experience preferred
• Maryland NP or PA License (active and in good standing)
• Advanced Practice approval (if applicable)
• NCCPA certification (for PAs)National NP Board Certification (for NPs)
• ACLS and BLS certification
• Maryland CDS License

Preferred Experience

• ICU or Intermediate Care (IMC) experience
• Ventilator management
• High-acuity inpatient medicine
• Rapid response / code team participation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• CME support
• Paid time off
• Malpractice coverage

About Northwest Hospital

Northwest Hospital is recognized for delivering high-quality inpatient and critical care services in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Why Join Our Critical Care Team?

• Practice in a physician-led, team-based ICU model
• High clinical autonomy with strong specialist support
• Modernized facilities and growing critical care services
• Work in a culture that values professional growth and clinical excellence