Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary

Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant/Associate (PA)—to join the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) under the leadership of the CICU and Cardiovascular Service Line (CVSL).

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for critically ill patients with advanced cardiovascular disease, including: Acute coronary syndromes, cardiogenic shock, advanced heart failure, unstable arrhythmias, and mechanical circulatory support (e.g., IABP, Impella, etc).
• Perform independent patient assessments, formulate diagnoses, and implement evidence-based treatment plans under the supervision of a cardiology attending and consultation from cardiovascular critical care attendings.
• Independently and collaboratively manage acute and chronic cardiac conditions in the ICU setting.
• Perform and assist with procedures as credentialed (e.g., arterial lines, central venous access, pulmonary artery catheters, chest tube management).
• Interpret hemodynamic data, laboratory results, cardiac imaging, and telemetry.
• Collaborate closely with cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, anesthesia, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health teams.
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and care coordination.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families regarding plan of care and prognosis.
• Ensure safe transitions of care across the continuum (ICU, step-down, discharges).
• Enhance ICU best practice adherence by the team (e.g. residents and interns).

Professional & Academic Responsibilities

• Practice in alignment with Maine Medical Center policies, quality standards, and evidence-based guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, and clinical pathway development.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff, trainees, and new APPs.
• Engage in professional development, continuing education, and maintenance of certification.
• Support the academic mission of MMC, including participation in teaching and scholarly activities as appropriate.
• Participate in clinical research and quality initiatives under the direction of the Medical leader of the CICU.

Literature Review

• Contribute to clinical program development and optimization of CICU care delivery models.
• Participate in APP governance, operations, scheduling, and service-line initiatives.
• Collaborate with physician and APP leadership to enhance team-based care and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• Eligible for or currently licensed to practice in the State of Maine.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Ability to obtain full clinical privileges and credentialing at Maine Medical Center.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to function in a high-acuity ICU environment.

Preferred

• 3–5 years of critical care experience preferred.
• Prior experience in cardiac critical care, CT ICU, or advanced heart failure programs.
• Experience with mechanical circulatory support devices (ECMO, Impella, LVAD).
• Strong procedural skill set and comfort in high-acuity environments.

Work Environment

A high-volume, tertiary referral academic medical center with state-of-the-art Cardiac ICU and advanced cardiovascular therapies. Collaborative, interdisciplinary team culture. Rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required depending on service needs.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $136,536 to $176,694 annually based on the candidate’s level of experience. In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.

About Maine Medical Center

Maine Medical Center is the flagship academic hospital of MaineHealth, a not-for-profit integrated health system serving Maine and New Hampshire. MMC is a tertiary referral center with robust cardiovascular, surgical, and critical care programs, including advanced heart failure, durable LVADs and ECMO services.

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