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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

Critical Care APP - Intensivist at DRH

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State
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About the Role

Critical Care APP (NP/PA) for ICU. Rotating 12-hour shifts, 14 shifts/month. New grads considered. Durham, NC.

Join Duke University as a Critical Care APP – Rotating Shifts in Durham, North Carolina.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
  • Magnet designated organization

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Duke University as a Critical Care APP – Rotating Shifts.

Key Responsibilities

The APP manages a caseload of critically ill patients in an intensive care setting by performing physical exams, ordering diagnostics, and implementing treatment plans. They also contribute to clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and the education of healthcare learners.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or DNP degree in a relevant Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and possess current, unrestricted licensure in North Carolina. At least one year of critical care experience is preferred, though new graduates with relevant clinical backgrounds will be considered.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Critical carePatient assessmentPhysical examinationsDiagnostic proceduresTreatment planningMedication prescriptionEmergency interventionClinical researchPatient educationLeadershipEvidence-based practiceDocumentationCollaborationQuality improvementPrecepting

Critical Care Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 38% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.

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