CTICU Critical Care NP/PA — Night Shift (Transplant)

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness

401(k) Matching

Lifecycle Benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Critical Care ICU (CTICU) team in Chicago. The role focuses on comprehensive, collaborative care for patients in a high-acuity transplant environment, including post-transplant protocols and immunosuppression management.

Ideal candidates have an APRN or PA credential with at least 2 years in critical care, strong leadership, and commitment to patient-first care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs.
• Current Illinois RN license and APRN license or PA license with credentialing by NMH MSO.
• Minimum of two (2) years of APP experience in a critical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive management of CTICU patients including heart and lung transplant cases.
• Develop and implement plans of care with critical care/surgical services.
• Coordinate consultative services into patient plans of care as clinically indicated.
• Prescribe/manage medications including vasoactive drugs and antibiotics.
• Manage ventilatory status with respiratory therapy support.
• Perform/assist with procedures: central line, arterial line, chest tubes, bronchoscopy.

Skills

Critical Care

Education

Master’s degree: Nursing (APRN)

Master’s degree: Physician Assistant

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Critical Care ICU (CTICU) team in Chicago. The role focuses on comprehensive, collaborative care for patients in a high-acuity transplant environment, including post-transplant protocols and immunosuppression management.

Ideal candidates have an APRN or PA credential with at least 2 years in critical care, strong leadership, and commitment to patient-first care.