Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU, CTICU

This Critical Care position at Duke Careers 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.

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 Durham, North Carolina.

Key skills and qualifications: Critical Care, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Advanced Heart Failure, Intensive Care, Physical Exams, Diagnostic Procedures, Therapeutic Procedures, Intubation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider provides direct patient care for critically ill cardiothoracic surgery and Advanced Heart Failure patients, primarily in the intensive care unit, collaborating with surgical and anesthesia teams. Duties include performing physical exams, ordering diagnostics, prescribi...

Benefits package: $20,000 Commitment Bonus, Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.