Critical Care NP/PA — Night ICU Provider

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider to join a multidisciplinary ICU team in Nashville. You will manage high-acuity patients, lead rounds, and collaborate with surgeons and intensivists to deliver evidence-based care.

The role emphasizes autonomy, professional development, and compliant documentation, with night shifts (7p–9a), two to three shifts per week, and some weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Tennessee Advanced Practice Nursing License with full prescriptive authority.
• National Specialty Board Certification in Acute or Critical Care (or eligible).
• Master’s degree required; postgraduate critical care training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document health history; perform exams and create care plans.
• Provide primary, acute and complex care in collaboration with the team.
• Order and interpret diagnostics; manage diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Prescribe therapies within scope of practice and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Critical care

Clinical judgment

Interpersonal communication

Nursing assessment

Education

Master’s degree

Tennessee APN license

National board certification in acute/critical care

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider to join a multidisciplinary ICU team in Nashville. You will manage high-acuity patients, lead rounds, and collaborate with surgeons and intensivists to deliver evidence-based care.

The role emphasizes autonomy, professional development, and compliant documentation, with night shifts (7p–9a), two to three shifts per week, and some weekend coverage.