Night ICU NP/PA - Autonomy, Sign-On Bonus, Relocation

Foundation Physician Medical Group; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

CME Allowance

Medical & Dental Benefits

Retirement Program

Time Away

PSLF Eligible

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican in Santa Cruz, CA seeks a Nocturnist ICU NP/PA (APP) to provide overnight critical care in our modern ICU. You will collaborate with on-call intensivists, ED staff, and the overnight care team to deliver high-quality care with autonomy in a supportive environment.

This role includes 167 12-hour shifts per year. Requirements include a Master’s degree and CA NP/PA license with board certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Minimum of 3 years of advanced practice experience in ICU, Emergency Department, or Inpatient Pulmonary.
• Active or eligible NP or PA license in California.
• National Board Certification (e.g., AGACNP-BC, PA-C).
• Proven proficiency in critical care procedures and ACLS/advanced life support.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight critical care in a Nocturnist ICU setting.
• Collaborate with on-call intensivists, ED providers, and overnight care team.
• Stabilize admissions and manage high-acuity patients during night shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in NP/PA

Job description

Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican in Santa Cruz, CA seeks a Nocturnist ICU NP/PA (APP) to provide overnight critical care in our modern ICU. You will collaborate with on-call intensivists, ED staff, and the overnight care team to deliver high-quality care with autonomy in a supportive environment.

This role includes 167 12-hour shifts per year. Requirements include a Master’s degree and CA NP/PA license with board certification.