Nurse Practitioner - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $120K per year

Tampa General Hospital

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced CTICU Advanced Practice Provider to join the intensivist-led ICU team. The role delivers high-quality care for complex cardiothoracic patients, including postoperative management and advanced support such as LVAD/ECMO.

The APP will collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, and transplant teams in a fast-paced environment, utilizing evidence-based practice and EMR tools to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Current Florida licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.
ACNP/AGACNP certification for APRNs or national certification for PAs.
CTICU/ICU APP experience preferred; fellowships may be available for new grads.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary rounds and manage CTICU patients in an intensivist-led ICU.
Post-operative care for CABG, valve, heart/lung transplants, LVAD, ECMO.
Manage hemodynamics and ventilators; participate in rapid response and codes.
Perform ICU procedures including arterial lines, intubations, central lines, chest tubes.
Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests per protocols; communicate findings clearly.

Skills

ICU knowledge

Ventilator management

Hemodynamic monitoring

EMR (Epic)

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Florida APRN license

ACNP/AGACNP certification

National PA certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a job in Tampa, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Discipline: Nurse Practitioner

Duration: Ongoing

Shift: flexible

Employment Type: Staff

JOB SUMMARY — CTICU APP (Intensivist Led ICU)

Tampa General Hospital, in partnership with the University of South Florida (USF), is seeking an experienced and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care APP team. This position is ideal for motivated individuals committed to delivering excellent patient care in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. This role involves intensive care management supporting CTICU patients including heart and lung transplant patients, mechanical circulatory support devices, and providing care for an active Cardiogenic Shock program. Tampa General Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and a leader in advanced cardiothoracic and transpolant care, with ICU teams that are intensivist led to ensure comprehensive and high-quality care for critically ill patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES — CTICU APP

Multidisciplinary rounds and primary management of CTICU patients in an intensivist led ICU
Post-operative management including patient popultations: CABG, valve, heart and lung transplants, LVAD, ECMO
Proficient management of hemodynamic monitoring tools, ventilator management, rapid response and code participation
Proficient in ICU procedures including: placing a-lines, intubations, central lines, chest tubes
Requests, interprets and evaluates diagnostic and laboratory tests and takes appropriate actions as medically indicated in accordance with departmental protocols. Identifies and reports any specific signs and symptoms, problems or potential problems requiring further assessment, communication and/or intervention to promote positive outcomes
Works autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage clients' health care problems

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

ICU level critical thinking and decision-making skill
Collaboration with Intensivists, cardiothoracic surgeons, advanced heart failure, ECMO and transplant teams
Academic Medical Center: mentor new APPs, residents, fellows and students on service
Demonstrates current knowledge and level of expertise utilizing evidence and theory-based practice, infection control standards and clinical evaluations in providing care to clients in clinic or hospital-based settings, as evidenced by following established protocols
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and electronic medical records (EMR) systems, preferably Epic
Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
Strong written and oral communication skills
Outstanding customer service and conflict resolution abilities

QUALIFICATIONS

Current licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.
Acute Care or Adult Gerontology Acute Care board certification required for APRNs.
National certification is required for PAs.
Experienced CTICU APP preferred. ICU level APP experience required

Extremely motivated new graduates may be considered for a position in our APP fellowship program to support their transition to practice

About Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with approximately 15,000 team members and providers, is one of the region’s largest employers. Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26 and is nationally ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in six specialties. Additionally, Tampa General is ranked as “High Performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 18 procedures and conditions.

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