Critical Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - ICU

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive medical coverage

Annual CME allowance

Generous retirement plan

Job summary

Society of Critical Care Medicine is hiring an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its collaborative ICU team in Clinton, Maryland. This role involves managing high-acuity patients with a high level of autonomy in a well-supported 15-bed ICU.

Applicants should have at least one year of inpatient experience, preferably in ICU or Critical Care settings. Offering competitive compensation, including potential sign-on bonuses and comprehensive benefits, this position promises a challenging yet rewarding career path within one of the leading healthcare systems in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of inpatient experience required.
• ICU, Critical Care, Hospital Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Acute Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-acuity patients in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Practice with a high level of autonomy in a collaborative ICU.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Collaborative practice

Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job description

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our collaborative ICU and Critical Care team in Clinton, Maryland, just minutes from Washington, D.C.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced APP who enjoys managing high‑acuity patients, practicing with a high level of autonomy, and working alongside dedicated Critical Care physicians in a supportive, team‑oriented environment. Providers practice in a 15‑bed mixed medical/surgical ICU with strong multidisciplinary support and access to the resources of one of the region's leading healthcare systems.

Position Highlights

• 15‑bed mixed Medical/Surgical ICU
• ICU and Critical Care patient population
• High degree of APP autonomy
• Collaborative APP and physician practice model
• 12‑hour day and night shifts
• Diverse, high‑acuity patient population
• Strong multidisciplinary support team
• Community hospital culture with academic‑level resources through MedStar Health
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required
• Minimum one year of inpatient experience required
• ICU, Critical Care, Hospital Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Acute Care experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and collaborative practice skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Potential sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Annual CME allowance
• Generous retirement plan with employer match
• Personal provider concierge program
• Professional development and leadership opportunities within MedStar Health

Why Clinton, Maryland?

Located just outside Washington, D.C., Clinton offers convenient access to world‑class dining, entertainment, professional sports, cultural attractions, and major airports while providing a more affordable and community‑focused lifestyle.

About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a 182‑bed acute care hospital serving a diverse and growing patient population. The hospital supports more than 44,000 emergency department visits and nearly 11,000 admissions annually and offers advanced cardiovascular, neurosciences, cancer, and stroke services.

As part of MedStar Health, one of the largest and most respected healthcare systems in the Mid‑Atlantic region, providers benefit from exceptional clinical resources, innovation, collaboration, and long‑term career growth opportunities.