Senior Critical Care APP – Neuro/Cardiac ICU & ECMO

Royal Surgical Associates; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surgical Associates seeks an experienced Critical Care APP to join a collaborative ICU team, supporting Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical ICU step-down units in Peoria, IL. The role involves managing 10–15 high-acuity patients daily, developing treatment plans, and performing bedside procedures such as central and arterial line placements.

The ideal candidate has prior Critical Care APP experience and an active CNS/PA/ACNP certification, with licensing in good standing.

Qualifications

• Prior Critical Care APP experience required with comfort managing high-acuity ICU patients and performing bedside procedures.
• Active state license required; IMLC not accepted.
• Certification as CNS, PA, or ACNP is required (FNP not accepted).

Responsibilities

• Manage approximately 10-15 patients per day in a high-acuity ICU setting.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for critically ill patients.
• Perform bedside procedures including central and arterial line placements.
• Manage post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients and neurocritical care patients (e.g., subdural hemorrhages, EVDs).
• Assist with patients requiring VADs, VA ECMO, and heart transplant support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and treatment plans.

Skills

Critical care experience

Bedside procedures

ECMO/VAD knowledge

Multidisciplinary collaboration

ICU patient management

Education

Certification: CNS/PA/ACNP

Tools

ECMO

Impella

VADs

Job description

Royal Surgical Associates seeks an experienced Critical Care APP to join a collaborative ICU team, supporting Neuro, Cardiac, and Medical ICU step-down units in Peoria, IL. The role involves managing 10–15 high-acuity patients daily, developing treatment plans, and performing bedside procedures such as central and arterial line placements.

The ideal candidate has prior Critical Care APP experience and an active CNS/PA/ACNP certification, with licensing in good standing.