Cardiac ICU NP/PA: Advanced Critical Care

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive health and welfare

Retirement benefits (401(k))

Flexible spending accounts

Family support benefits

Educational assistance and CME

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Cardiac ICU Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join a high‑acuity multidisciplinary team caring for patients with cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, and post‑MI complications.

You’ll manage direct patient care, participate in education, protocol development, and research within a fast‑paced Cardiac ICU, coordinating transitions and ensuring evidence‑based care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies required.
• Active, unrestricted NP or PA license in NC; national certification required (ACNP/AGACNP or NCCPA).
• BLS and ACLS certification currently active.
• Experience in cardiac critical care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient management in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU.
• Manage cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure and post-MI complications.
• Experience with temporary mechanical circulatory support (ECMO, Impella, IABP).
• Collaborate with cardiology, cardiac surgery, critical care and ancillary teams.

Skills

Cardiac ICU experience

Critical care assessment

Hemodynamic interpretation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education and research involvement

Education

MSN or MPAS for NP/PA

Active NC NP/PA license

ACNP/AGACNP or NCCPA certification

BLS and ACLS certification

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Cardiac ICU Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join a high‑acuity multidisciplinary team caring for patients with cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, and post‑MI complications.

You’ll manage direct patient care, participate in education, protocol development, and research within a fast‑paced Cardiac ICU, coordinating transitions and ensuring evidence‑based care.