Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Nocturnist

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Critical Care and ICU team as a full-time Nocturnist in Baltimore, Maryland .

This is an exceptional opportunity to practice at the top of your license in a high-acuity ICU environment while working alongside experienced intensivists, Advanced Practice Providers, and multidisciplinary care teams. The nocturnist APP serves as a key clinical leader overnight, managing critically ill patients, leading Rapid Response and Code Blue activations, and performing advanced bedside procedures.

Position Highlights

* Full-time nocturnist position with 147 annual shifts
* 17-bed closed Medical/Surgical ICU
* High level of autonomy with collaborative intensivist support
* Diverse medical and surgical critical care patient population
* Lead Rapid Response and Code Blue teams throughout the hospital
* Advanced bedside procedural opportunities
* Strong physician and APP partnerships
* Community teaching hospital environment
* Access to MedStar Health system resources and career growth opportunities

Clinical Responsibilities

* Manage critically ill ICU patients in collaboration with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams
* Lead Rapid Response and Code Blue activations throughout the hospital
* Evaluate unstable patients and facilitate escalation of care to the ICU
* Perform comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans
* Perform advanced bedside procedures including:

• Central venous catheter placement

• Non-tunneled dialysis catheter placement

• Arterial line placement

• Chest tube insertion

• Thoracentesis
  * Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, care transitions, and quality initiatives

Qualifications

* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
* NCCPA certification (PA-C) or AGACNP certification required
* Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
* One year of Critical Care, ICU, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, or inpatient experience preferred
* Advanced procedural experience preferred
* New graduates with strong critical care training and interest are encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits

* Highly competitive compensation package
* Generous paid time off
* Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME days
* Licensing, certification, and credentialing reimbursement
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
* Retirement plan with employer contributions and matching opportunities
* Paid malpractice insurance
* Leadership development and professional growth opportunities
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility through a nonprofit healthcare system

About MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital is a 198-bed community teaching hospital serving Northeast Baltimore and surrounding communities. The hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, vascular surgery, acute care surgery, wound care, and limb salvage services while providing high-quality critical care in a collaborative and patient-centered environment.

Why Baltimore?

Baltimore offers the amenities of a major metropolitan area with a lower cost of living than many East Coast cities. Enjoy vibrant waterfront neighborhoods, nationally recognized restaurants, professional sports, rich history, and convenient access to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City.

As part of MedStar Health, one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the Mid-Atlantic region, clinicians benefit from exceptional clinical resources, innovation, collaboration, and long-term career advancement opportunities.