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

13 days ago
United States$82.5/hrFull TimePrimary Care
Practice Authority in
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Critical Care Intensive Care Unit (CTICU), Full-time, NIGHTS Only in United States. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities

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Requirements

  • Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
  • Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $82.5/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Critical Care Intensive Care Unit (CTICU), Full-time, NIGHTS Only.

Key Skills

Patient CareCritical CareMedication ManagementVentilatory ManagementEmergency ResponsePatient EducationTransplant ProtocolsClinical DocumentationHealth AssessmentQuality ImprovementResearchAdvanced PracticeTeam CollaborationProcedure AssistancePatient AdvocacyMentoring
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Critical Care Intensive Care Unit (CTICU), Full-time, NIGHTS Only 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 Primary Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Primary Care 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.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $83 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Critical Care, Medication Management, Ventilatory Management, Emergency Response, Patient Education, Transplant Protocols, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

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

Benefits package: Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, 401k Matching, Lifecycle Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
401k Matching
Lifecycle Benefits
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

13d ago

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