Critical Care (CVICU) Nurse Practitioner | Baltimore, MD

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Paid malpractice insurance

Annual incentive

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner to join the CVICU team at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. The role involves caring for critically ill cardiovascular surgery patients and performing advanced bedside procedures in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The position offers a competitive salary range of USD $155,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 per year, flexible scheduling, and various employment perks, including relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of Advanced Practice Provider experience in an ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology or Critical Care setting required.
• Board certified or board eligible.

Responsibilities

• Practice within an 8-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).
• Care for critically ill patients following complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures.
• Perform comprehensive critical care assessments and patient management.

Skills

Critical care assessments

Advanced bedside procedures

BLS and ACLS certification

Collaboration in a team setting

Education

Graduate of an accredited AGACNP program

Maryland licensure (or eligibility)

Job description

About The Job

Critical Care Nurse Practitioner – CVICU

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital | Baltimore, Maryland

MedStar Medical Group is seeking a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner to join the CVICU team at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. Practice within MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, a nationally recognized destination for cardiovascular surgery and a key hospital within the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, caring for critically ill cardiovascular surgery patients with meaningful autonomy in a collaborative, well-supported multidisciplinary environment.

Position Highlights

• Practice within an 8-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Care for critically ill patients following complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures
• Perform comprehensive critical care assessments and patient management
• Perform advanced bedside procedures, including intubation, ventilator management, central and arterial line placement, dialysis catheter insertion, chest tubes, and thoracentesis
• Flexible scheduling with a day/night rotating schedule or dedicated nocturnist position
• Combination of 12- and 24-hour shifts
• Collaborative team of 10 APPs and 6 physicians
• Practice with a high degree of autonomy utilizing cutting‑edge technology
• Competitive base salary, annual incentive, and sign‑on bonus

As a MedStar Medical Group Clinician, You Can Expect

• Unparallel employment stability with our growing healthcare system
• Competitive total compensation package
• Relocation assistance and sign‑on bonus eligibility
• Variety of health, dental, and vision plans
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Annual allowance
• Annual incentive
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Free parking
• Award winning wellness and provider concierge services
• Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

About MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

By the Numbers

• 229 licensed beds
• 10,726 annual admissions
• 51,743 Emergency Department visits
• 572 physicians
• Flagship hospital of the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute

Why MedStar Union Memorial?

• Regional specialty and teaching hospital
• Nationally recognized cardiovascular surgery program
• Joint Commission‑accredited hospital
• Primary Stroke Center
• Home to the internationally recognized Curtis National Hand Center

Live & Work in Baltimore

Enjoy Baltimore's vibrant waterfront, historic neighborhoods, professional sports, award‑winning dining, and easy access to Washington, D.C., Annapolis, and the Chesapeake Bay.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited AGACNP program
• Current BLS and ACLS
• Board certified or board eligible
• Maryland licensure (or eligibility)
• Minimum of one year of Advanced Practice Provider experience in an ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology or Critical Care setting required
• New graduates are not eligible for this position

This position has a hiring range of

USD $155,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 /Yr.