Intermediate Care Unit APP

New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 101,400 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is looking for Advanced Practice Providers in Livingston, New Jersey. This role involves working in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), where you'll manage care for adult patients requiring close monitoring.

Responsibilities include performing physical exams, prescribing medications, and coordinating care with attending physicians. Opportunities for ICU cross-training are available after 12–16 months. The anticipated salary range is $101,400 to $200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current New Jersey APN or PA license.
• Adult critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and order diagnostics.
• Prescribe medications and manage consults.
• Provide 24/7 coverage in the IMCU.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Teaching skills

Adult critical care experience

Ultrasound IV experience

Point-of-care ultrasound

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (ACNP or AGACNP)

AMA-accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking Advanced Practice Providers (IMCU) in Livingston, New Jersey

RWJBarnabas Health is excited to announce opportunities for Advanced Practice Providers to join our expanding Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). This 30-bed, high-acuity stepdown unit cares for adult patients who require comprehensive acute care and close monitoring. Our IMCU team works collaboratively with critical care intensivists, ICU hospitalists, and consultants across multiple specialties to deliver exceptional care for patients transitioning from the ICU or directly admitted from the ED, PACU, or inpatient units.

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $101,400 to $200,000 per year.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in learning more about this position or wish to apply directly, please contact our Lead APP Recruiter via email at [e-mail]

Position Overview:

The IMCU APP is a core member of the care team, providing direct patient management in collaboration with attending physicians and fellow APPs. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, prescribing medications, performing approved procedures, managing consults, and coordinating care across services. Our APPs provide 24/7 coverage, with a robust onboarding and training program for both experienced providers and those new to practice. After 12–16 months, there may be opportunities for additional high-acuity ICU training. IMCU patients present with a variety of complex conditions, including diabetic ketoacidosis, stroke, renal failure, respiratory failure, sepsis, gastrointestinal bleeding, oncologic/hematologic emergencies, electrolyte imbalances, hypertensive crises, ENT and neurological issues, and post-operative needs from intra-abdominal surgeries.

• Comprehensive training and mentorship for new-to-practice APPs
• Be part of a growing, dynamic team in a high-acuity stepdown environment
• Flexible scheduling with rotating shifts or nights-only option
• Opportunity for ICU cross-training after 12–16 months

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program with a focus in Adult Acute Care (ACNP or AGACNP), or graduate of an AMA-accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current New Jersey APN or PA license; RN license (if APN)
• Adult critical care experience preferred
• CCRN preferred
• ENLS certification (required within first 3 months of employment)
• Experience with ultrasound IV and point-of-care ultrasound preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and teaching skills