Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

North Texas Critical Care; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

North Texas Critical Care in North Texas is expanding its highly specialized ICU team, inviting experienced Acute Care NP or PA providers to join our autonomous practice in the Cardiovascular and Surgical ICUs at leading Dallas hospitals. Our team handles complex surgical and critically ill patients, including transplant and ECMO cases, with dedicated support staff and 24-hour on-site APP coverage.

We offer a collaborative, growth-focused environment with rotating 13-hour shifts, Texas

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited AGACNP or PA program.
• Board-Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Physician Assistant.
• Minimum two years of Critical Care, Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and/or Cardiothoracic ICU experience.
• Must have extensive knowledge of ICU management and critically ill surgical patients.
• Ability to work autonomously within the Critical Care team.
• Ability to work a 13-hour shift, rotating schedule of days, nights, weekends, and holidays (approximately 13 shifts per month).
• Active Texas license in good standing.
• Active DEA registration.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications.

Skills

Autonomy

ICU management

Critical care

Education

AGACNP/PA program

Tools

DEA registration

ACLS

BLS

Job description

Join a High-Acuity Critical Care Team in North Texas

Are you an experienced Acute Care NP or PA seeking a challenging and rewarding critical care practice? North Texas Critical Care (NTCC) is expanding and seeking exceptional Advanced Practice Providers to join our highly specialized team working autonomously to provide around-the-clock care in the Cardiovascular and Surgical ICUs at leading North Texas hospitals.

Our team manages some of the region's most complex surgical and critically ill patients, including those recovering from heart and lung transplantation, major cardiothoracic surgery, ECMO support, trauma, and complex surgical interventions.

Why Join North Texas Critical Care?

• Practice at premier tertiary-care facilities with advanced cardiovascular and surgical programs
• Work alongside experienced intensivists, cardiothoracic surgeons, transplant teams, and multidisciplinary specialists
• Manage a diverse, high-acuity patient population with significant opportunities to advance your critical care expertise
• Enjoy a collaborative environment that values autonomy, clinical excellence, and professional growth

Practice Highlights

Surgical ICU & Cardiovascular ICU

Physician Coverage

• 12-hours daily
• 12-hour nightly on-call

APP Coverage

• 24-hour onsite APP coverage
• Dedicated nursing and support staff
• 12-hour shifts

Facility Highlights

• EMR: Epic
• 525-bed tertiary care hospital
• 15-bed Cardiovascular ICU
• 8-bed Surgical ICU
• Level III Trauma Center
• Comprehensive Cardiology & Cardiovascular Services
• Transplant Programs
• Oncology Services
• Women's & Children's Services

Make an Impact!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and are passionate about caring for the most critically ill patients, we invite you to join a team where your expertise directly influences patient outcomes every day.

Elevate your critical care career with North Texas Critical Care.

Qualifications Required

• Graduate of an accredited AGACNP or PA program
• Board-Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) or Physician Assistant
• Minimum two years of Critical Care, Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and/or Cardiothoracic ICU experience
• Must have extensive knowledge of ICU management and critically ill surgical patients
• Ability to work autonomously within the Critical Care team
• Ability to work a 13-hour shift, rotating schedule of days, nights, weekends, and holidays (approximately 13 shifts per month)
• Active Texas license in good standing
• Active DEA registration
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications

Preferred

• Cardiothoracic ICU experience
• ECMO management experience
• Trauma ICU experienceTransplant patient management experience
• Procedural proficiency in the critical care setting