Cardiovascular ICU Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) – CVICU

About the role

MedStar Medical Group is seeking a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the CVICU team at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, a nationally recognized destination for cardiovascular surgery and a key hospital within the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute. You will care for critically ill patients recovering from complex cardiovascular procedures such as open-heart surgeries, catheter-based valve replacements, vascular interventions, and thoracic surgeries. The role offers a collaborative, well-supported multidisciplinary environment with meaningful autonomy and cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

• Practice within an 8-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Care for critically ill patients following complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures
• Perform comprehensive critical care assessments and patient management
• Perform advanced ICU procedures, including airway management, vascular access, and bedside interventions
• Work within a collaborative team of 10 APPs and 6 physicians
• Practice with a high degree of autonomy utilizing cutting-edge technology

Schedule

Flexible full-time schedule option with a traditional day/night rotating schedule or dedicated nocturnist schedule. Dedicated Nocturnists receive a generous nocturnist adjustment to either their base salary or annual clinical target.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited AGACNP or PA program
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Board certified or board eligible
• Maryland licensure (or eligibility)
• Minimum of one year of Advanced Practice Provider experience in a Critical Care ICU setting required
• New graduates are not eligible for this position

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Variety of health, dental, and vision plans
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Annual CME allowance and time off
• Annual incentive
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Free parking
• Award-winning wellness and provider concierge services
• Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $155,000.00 - USD $210,000.00 per year.

About the organization

• Regional specialty and teaching hospital
• Nationally recognized cardiovascular surgery program
• Joint Commission-accredited hospital
• Primary Stroke Center
• Home to the internationally recognized Curtis National Hand Center

Location

Live and work in Baltimore, where you can enjoy the vibrant waterfront, historic neighborhoods, professional sports, award-winning dining, and easy access to Washington, D.C., Annapolis, and the Chesapeake Bay.