Advanced Provider - Nocturnist - Critical Care
Listed compensation
$90-$120/hr
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Job Description
Santa Rosa, CA – Seeking Critical Care Advanced Providers
Become a Valued Member of Your Critical Care Team
As an Advanced Provider, you play a critical role our mission to improve lives in the Intensivist Care setting and are a valued member of the full care team. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.
Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”
Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.
Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.
The Opportunity
- Seeking Critical Care/Intensivist physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
- Current national certification and DEA are required.
- Current CA state license is a plus.
The Practice
- Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital – Santa Rosa, California
- 124-bed facility with a 12-bed closed ICU.
- STEMI Receiving Center and Stroke Center.
- Annual volume of over 8,500.
- Approximately 8 encounters per day and 2 encounters per night.
- Healthgrades 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Award, Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 Hospitals with Lowest CAUTI rates, and Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 Hospitals Patients Would Highly Recommend.
The Community
Santa Rosa, California, is a vibrant city in Sonoma County, blending natural beauty, cultural richness, and a strong sense of community.
Surrounded by rolling vineyards, it’s a gateway to wine country, offering countless tasting rooms and wineries.
Landmarks like the Charles M. Schulz Museum celebrate local history, paying homage to the creator of Peanuts.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Annadel State Park for hiking and biking or visit the serene Luther Burbank Home and Gardens.
Seasonal weather in Santa Rosa includes mild winters and warm, sunny summers, perfect for year-round activities.
- The city’s location offers easy access to the Sonoma Coast, Napa Valley, and the bustling Bay Area.
- Santa Rosa’s family-friendly neighborhoods, arts scene, and commitment to sustainability make it a unique and fulfilling place to live and work.
Benefits & Beyond*
Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.
- Superior health plan options
- Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
- Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%25 plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)
- Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
- Time Off when you need it: Start with 4 weeks PTO annually and increase to 6 weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave
- Flexible scheduling for work/life balance
Annual Cash Bonus
- Professional Expense Reimbursement for medical staff dues, states licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees
- Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships
- Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
- EAP and travel assistance included
- Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Several wellness programs that focus on provider wellbeing and health
- Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees
Salary range for this role is $90 - $120 per hour. Please speak with a recruiter for more information.
We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.
Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.
Applicants only. No agencies please.
Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Provider will serve as a vital member of the critical care team, providing high-quality care within a 12-bed closed ICU. Responsibilities include managing patient encounters in a fast-paced hospital environment while collaborating with the broader care team to improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be certified physician assistants or nurse practitioners with a current national certification and DEA license. A current California state license is considered a plus for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Advanced Provider - Nocturnist - Critical Care at Med America a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Critical Care Medicine (NP) — ranked against 96 active Critical Care Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Critical Care Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 45 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 53% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Critical Care Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 13.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.7 / 10 · top 10% in critical care medicine (np) | ranked against 96 Critical Care Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $187k–$250k | Critical Care Medicine median $198k (middle half $166k–$226k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$197k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Critical Care Medicine listings in California | 7 active | 101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 53% no call · 80% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | California Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Critical Care Medicine hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 30 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 30 postings, 65 closed |
| New Critical Care Medicine listings | 98 in the last 30 days | 92 the 30 days before (+7%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Critical Care Medicine pay trend | −13.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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