Critical Care - Full-Time - NP/PA

271 Atrium Health Specialty Network, Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Employer-paid benefits

Job summary

Atrium Health Pineville is seeking an experienced Critical Care NP or PA to join a high‑level intensivist team. 100% inpatient ICU coverage across multiple units, with 13‑hour shifts and weekend requirements. Competitive pay and employer‑paid benefits accompany a robust professional environment.

The role emphasizes complex patient management, inter-disciplinary collaboration, and involvement in a Critical Care Fellowship program for advanced practice providers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACNP or PA program.
• ACNP or PA certification is required.
• Current North Carolina license and NC DEA certification.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily management and documentation of complex, critically ill medical and surgical patients.
• Deliver care across multiple specialty ICUs (Cardiac, Cardiothoracic Surgical, Medical, Surgical).
• Admit and manage patients directly from the operating room and interventional cardiac lab.
• Manage post-operative cardiac surgery patients and hemodynamically complex cases.
• Collaborate with intensivists and inter-disciplinary teams.
• Utilize and manage mechanical circulatory support devices (e.g., IABP, Impella).
• Perform procedures such as central venous and arterial line placement (preferred).

Skills

ACNP/PA program graduate

Interpersonal & communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing Practice (ACNP)

ACNP certification

NCCPA certification

North Carolina license

North Carolina DEA certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Department: 04081 GCMG Intensivist Care: Pineville - Critical Care: Intensivist Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: NA Pay Range $59.00 - $88.50 Atrium Health, one of the nation’s most comprehensive public, not-for-profit healthcare systems, is actively recruiting an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join Atrium Health Pineville. This rapidly growing 394-bed community hospital is located in Pineville, NC, just 14 miles south of Charlotte near the South Carolina border. This role is part of a highly skilled critical care team dedicated to delivering world-class, comprehensive care to critically ill and injured patients across multiple specialty intensive care units.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily management and documentation of complex, critically ill medical and surgical patients
• Deliver care across multiple specialty ICUs, including:
• Cardiac Medical ICU
• Cardiothoracic Surgical ICU
• Medical ICU
• Surgical ICU
• Admit and manage patients directly from the operating room and interventional cardiac lab
• Manage post-operative cardiac surgery patients and hemodynamically complex cases
• Collaborate closely with intensivists and interdisciplinary care teams
• Utilize and manage mechanical circulatory support devices (e.g., IABP, Impella)
• Perform procedures such as central venous and arterial line placement (preferred)

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program
• Nurse Practitioners: Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing Practice
• Current ACNP certification from a nationally recognized certifying body
• Physician Assistants: Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Active North Carolina license
• North Carolina DEA certification
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills

Preferred

• Postgraduate ICU fellowship
• Prior ICU experience as an NP or PA
• Candidates with significant, recent ICU RN experience will be considered
• Experience with invasive procedures (central lines, arterial lines)

Work Environment & Schedule

100% inpatient, adult patient population 24/7 coverage with a shift-based model 13-hour shifts: Days: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM Nights: 6:00 PM – 7:00 AM Includes weekends and holidays Site includes an Advanced Practice Provider Critical Care Fellowship program

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary with performance incentives Employer-paid benefits CME allowance

About Atrium Health

Atrium Health is a leading, innovative healthcare system with more than 900 care locations. The organization is committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing for all. Atrium Health fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion where differences are valued and integrated into the workforce. This commitment enables the delivery of exceptional care and enhances the experience of both patients and teammates.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Atrium Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.; please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care