Nurse Practitioner (Neurocritical Care) needed for ICU & Stepdown Care near Wethersfield, CT

Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner

Healthcare United is seeking a Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner for a full-time, permanent opportunity in Greater Hartford, Connecticut, near Wethersfield with an established hospital system. Join a multidisciplinary neuroscience team with ICU and stepdown responsibilities, premium shift differentials and no call. Start ASAP, subject to credentialing.

Overview Specialty: Neurocritical Care Location: Greater Hartford, Connecticut Employment: Full-time, permanent Practice Setting: Neurocritical Care ICU and stepdown units Visa Sponsorship: No visa sponsorship available

Plan and deliver care for critically ill patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions. Rotate between intensive care and stepdown units while collaborating with neuroscience physicians, APPs and other clinical team members.

Schedule: Three 13-hour shifts on a rotating day/night schedule; the position is listed at 40 hours weekly. No call. Exact weekend and holiday rotation is not specified.

Clinical Focus: Complex Stroke, Skull Base Surgery recovery, Status Epilepticus, Tumor Resection recovery, Spinal Cord Injury and care involving Deep Brain Stimulation.

Clinical Responsibilities: Inpatient assessment, treatment planning, ongoing management and coordination with specialists across ICU and stepdown settings.

Support Staff / Resources: Multidisciplinary neuroscience team with Neurology, Neurosurgery and related subspecialty expertise.

Patient Volume / Unit Capacity: Not specified. Specific Required Procedures: Not specified. EMR: Epic.

Requirements Certified or board-eligible Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Unrestricted Connecticut professional license or eligibility. At least 1 year of APP experience required, with at least 1 year of experience in a Critical Care or Neurocritical Care setting. Strong assessment, care planning and multidisciplinary communication skills. Current CV required. ASAP start, subject to credentialing.

Benefits Competitive Compensation with premium shift differentials Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Generous PTO Paid CME Time and CME Budget Professional License and Dues Reimbursement 401(k) with Employer Match Tuition Assistance and higher education partnerships Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts Life and Disability Coverage Emergency Backup Care, employee assistance and voluntary benefits