Nurse Practitioner, ICU
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Job Description
Nurse Practitioner, ICU/Critical Care
($20,000 Sign-ON Bonus, Relocation Assistance Package, Competitive Compensation/Bonus Structure and much more!)
We are seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider (either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to enhance our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team.
This role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure top-tier, evidence-based care for critically ill adult patients.
Position Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive care to critically ill adult ICU patients.
- Conduct admissions, daily rounds, and manage complex medical cases.
- Perform procedures such as central lines, arterial lines, and intubations, as credentialed.
- Collaborate effectively with intensivists, hospitalists, nursing staff, and specialists.
- Engage in multidisciplinary care planning and quality improvement projects.
- Maintain accurate documentation within the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
Benefits
$20,000 Sign-on Bonus
Competitive Base Salary
- Opportunities for productivity and quality incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off and CME allowance.
- Malpractice coverage, including tail coverage.
Assistance with Relocation
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/AGACNP preferred) or Physician Assistant program.
- Board certification required.
- Preferred background in ICU or critical care; new graduates with significant ICU RN experience will be considered for NP roles.
- BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive care to critically ill adult patients within the ICU, including managing complex medical cases and performing clinical procedures. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant degree and possess current board certification. Mandatory requirements include BLS and ACLS certifications, with a preference for ICU or critical care experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Critical Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 58% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Nurse Practitioner median $140k (middle half $130k–$160k)280 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All nurse practitioner listings in Alabama | 141 active | 15,472 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 58% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | Alabama nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus · 8% offer loan repayment141 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend (all specialties) | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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