Critical Care APP (NP/PA) - ICU & CVICU Opportunities - Washington, D.C. Region Job Listing at MedStar Health in Washington, DC (Job ID 164627)

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Critical Care APP (NP/PA) – ICU & CVICU Opportunities | Washington, D.C. Region

MedStar Health is seeking experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AGACNPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to join our growing Critical Care teams throughout the Washington, D.C. region, including opportunities at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

Opportunities are available in both Mixed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Units (ICU) and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Units (CVICU), caring for some of the region's most complex and critically ill patients.

As part of one of the largest and most respected healthcare systems in the Mid-Atlantic, you will practice alongside nationally recognized intensivists, surgeons, physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams in high-acuity environments that support professional growth, clinical excellence, and advanced practice autonomy.

• Opportunities across multiple hospitals and critical care specialties
• Practice in high-volume, high-acuity ICU and CVICU settings
• Care for complex medical, surgical, trauma, cardiac, and post-operative patients
• Collaborative, team-based model with intensivists, surgeons, and specialty consultants
• Advanced practice provider-focused culture with opportunities for mentorship and career development
• Participation in quality improvement, education, and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Access to continuing education and professional development resources
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage critically ill adult patients in ICU and CVICU settings
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
• Collaborate with attending physicians, intensivists, surgeons, consulting specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary teams
• Perform advanced bedside procedures consistent with training, experience, and departmental needs
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care coordination
• Provide patient and family education and support

• Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current AGACNP certification (NP) or NCCPA certification (PA)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Eligible for licensure in Maryland and the District of Columbia
• One year or more of Critical Care, ICU, CVICU, Hospital Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, or other relevant inpatient experience
• Experience managing high-acuity patients in an inpatient setting
• Experience performing advanced procedures

MedStar Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being:

• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Generous paid time off
• Annual CME stipend and dedicated CME time
• Reimbursement for licensure, certification, and medical staff fees
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Retirement plan with employer contribution and match
• Short and Long-term disability coverage
• Wellness programs and provider concierge services

Join MedStar Health and advance your Critical Care career while making a meaningful impact on patients throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region.

Hospital, unit assignment, schedule, and shift availability may vary based on organizational need and candidate experience.