Critical Care Nurse Practitioner - Neuro ICU

Duke

5 days ago

Durham, North CarolinaFull TimeNeurology

Practice Authority in North Carolina

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Careers as a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner – Neuro ICU, Rotating Shifts in United States. At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Key Responsibilities

operative education. Serve as a mentor and preceptor for healthcare learners. Apply current research and evidence

based practices in clinical decision

Requirements

Education PA: Graduate of ARC accredited Physician Assistant Program, prefer Master’s or Doctoral Degree NP: Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program for adult care.

Both: Critical Care Fellowship Training preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

operative education. Serve as a mentor and preceptor for healthcare learners. Apply current research and evidence

based practices in clinical decision

hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The APP team provides 24/7 coverage. Scheduling may be adjusted by leadership based on department needs. Duke is an

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Duke Careers as a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner – Neuro ICU, Rotating Shifts.

Key Skills

Critical careNeuro critical carePatient assessmentDiagnostic proceduresTherapeutic proceduresEmergency stabilizationMedication prescriptionArterial line placementCentral line placementPatient educationEvidence-based practiceQuality improvementClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationMentorship

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Critical Care Nurse Practitioner - Neuro ICU at Duke a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Neurology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Neurology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Neurology position at Duke 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.

Nationally, Neurology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Critical care, Neuro critical care, Patient assessment, Diagnostic procedures, Therapeutic procedures, Emergency stabilization, Medication prescription, Arterial line placement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neurology role.

Core responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider will provide direct clinical care to complex, critically ill patients in the Neuro ICU in collaboration with the neuro intensivist team. Responsibilities include conducting daily rounds, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, managing patient treatment plans...

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