APP - Critical Care - PRN

LifeBridge Health; Randallstown (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

Northwest Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Critical Care ICU/IMC team in Randallstown, Maryland. You will manage complex ICU and step-down patients, participate in rapid clinical decision‑making, and serve as a trusted clinical leader within a high-performing physician-directed team.

The role emphasizes autonomy within a physician-led model, with opportunities to contribute to growth and modernization of critical care services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program with a Master’s degree.
• MD NP or PA license active and in good standing; Advanced Practice approval as applicable.
• NCCPA certification for PAs and National NP Board Certification for NPs.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex ICU and Step-Down patients at the top of your license.
• Participate in rapid clinical decision-making to optimize patient outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical leader within a physician-led ICU/IMC team.
• Contribute to a growing critical care service line.

Skills

ICU/critical care experience

Top-of-license practice

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree

Tools

ACLS

BLS

NCCPA certification

Maryland NP/PA license

Maryland CDS license

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
• 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