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Providence
Santa Rosa, California

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Critical Care

Nurse PractitionerNo callPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$94.55-$119.57/hr

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Job Description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Critical Care – Santa Rosa and Petaluma, CA (464703)

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Sonoma County

Providence Medical Group is seeking a per diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our critical care team, where advanced practice clinicians are trusted with meaningful autonomy and backed by exceptional support.

In this role, you’ll practice in both Santa Rosa and Petaluma, CA which are surrounded by rolling hills, scenic landscapes, and the welcoming spirit of wine country—while contributing to a mission‑driven team dedicated to serving patients across Sonoma County.

Here, you’ll work within a collaborative environment that values your clinical judgment, empowers you to practice at the top of your license, and ensures you’re supported by experienced colleagues, well‑established care systems, and a shared commitment to compassionate, high‑quality care.

At Providence, we are mission focused and community centric, with a proud 150+ year heritage of caring for patients from all walks of life, including the disadvantaged, underserved and uninsured.

Qualifications

  • Completion of accredited NP or PA program
  • 1+ years of Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider experience.
  • 1+ years of ICU/critical care nursing experience preferred
  • Proficiency with procedures including intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, thoracentesis, and paracentesis required
  • Ability to manage critical situations and codes

The Value of Working with Us

  • Per Diem
  • 10–12-hour shifts between 7am-7pm
  • No call required
  • Providence Medical Group providers are eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
  • Compensation is between $94.55-$119.57 per hour

The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position.

In addition, a CME allowance and other benefits offered by the medical group. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.

Working in Northern California

Providence Medical Group provides high-quality care for Sonoma County and surrounding communities. Our regional group has nearly 500 physicians/APCs and a tradition of excellence that extends from routine care to leading-edge surgical procedures. The Sonoma market has 40+ clinic locations.

Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, the region’s only Level II Trauma Center, has served the community for 70+ years and is accompanied by hospitals in Healdsburg and Petaluma that provide compassionate care to all.

Living in Northern California

Sonoma County’s rolling hills, picturesque vineyards and rugged coastline offer stunning natural beauty just a short drive away from Santa Rosa, the area’s urban center. The region is home to world-class wineries and cuisine, presented in a casual and inviting atmosphere.

The county offers a strong sense of community, and families can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities in the area’s state and regional parks. Higher education is easily accessible at Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University.

Working for Providence

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Northern California, Providence provides health care services to Eureka, Fortuna, Healdsburg, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

The clinician will provide critical care services in a collaborative environment, managing complex patient situations and performing essential medical procedures. They will work across multiple hospital locations in Sonoma County to deliver high-quality, mission-driven patient care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Code management

Critical Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Critical Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 52% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Critical Care at Providence a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Critical Care (NP) — ranked against 47 active Critical Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 90% of Critical Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 47 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Santa Rosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$705k
Typical market rent
$2,560/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
107.8
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Providence

Hospitals and Health Care
Redondo Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) with Employer Matching
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation