Advanced Practice Provider (ACNP or PA) - Critical Care

Northwest Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Critical Care ICU/IMC team in Randallstown, Maryland.

About this role:

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• You'll practice at the top of your license managing complex ICU and Step-Down patients
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• Participate in rapid clinical decision-making
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• Serve as a trusted clinical leader within a high-performing physician-directed team
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• Join a critical care service line experiencing strategic growth and investment
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Required Qualifications

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• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program
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• Master's degree required
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• Minimum 3-5 years of critical care, ICU, or hospital-based experience preferred
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• Maryland NP or PA License (active and in good standing)
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• Advanced Practice approval (if applicable)
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• NCCPA certification (for PAs)
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• National NP Board Certification (for NPs)
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• ACLS and BLS certification
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• Maryland CDS License
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Preferred Experience

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• ICU or Intermediate Care (IMC) experience
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• Ventilator management
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• High-acuity inpatient medicine
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• Rapid response / code team participation
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• Procedural experience required
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Compensation & Benefits

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• Competitive hourly compensation ($50-$90/hour DOE)
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• $10,000 sign-on bonus potential
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• Full health, dental, and vision benefits
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• Retirement plan with employer contribution
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• CME support
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• Paid time off
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• Malpractice coverage
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About Northwest Hospital

Northwest Hospital is recognized for delivering high-quality inpatient and critical care services in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Why Join Our Critical Care Team?

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• Practice in a physician-led, team-based ICU model
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• High clinical autonomy with strong specialist support
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• Modernized facilities and growing critical care services
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• Work in a culture that values professional growth and clinical excellence
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• Predictable 12-hour shift structure supporting work-life balance (4 shifts one week, 3 days the other)
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