APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), Neuro Critical Care

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), Neuro Critical Care at University of Washington a 2.3 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 University of Washington 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.

University of Washington lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $131k to $206k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Seattle, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Neuro Critical Care, Patient assessment, ICU management, Central venous catheters, Arterial lines, Bronchoscopy, Lumbar punctures, Point of care ultrasound. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The APP will manage ICU patients in the Neuro Critical Care unit, including performing daily rounds, writing progress notes, and implementing care plans. They will also perform clinical procedures such as central line placement and bronchoscopy while collaborating with multidisciplinary medical team...

Benefits package: $5/hour nights differential, $4/hour weekends differential, Relocation incentive, Union position (SEIU 1199NW). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.