Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Critical Care Intensive Care Unit (CTICU), Full-time, Rotating

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Critical Care Intensive Care Unit (CTICU), Full-time, Rotating at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Critical Care Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Critical Care Medicine position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $127k to $179k annually.

This position is based in Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Critical Care, Surgical Services, Medication Management, Ventilatory Management, Emergency Response, Patient Education, Cardiac Support Devices. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves comprehensive management of patients in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit, including developing care plans and coordinating with various services. Responsibilities also include prescribing medications, managing ventilatory needs, and leading emergency responses.

Benefits package: 401k matching, Tuition reimbursement, Loan forgiveness, Lifecycle benefits, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.