Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care (Flexible Workweek | Day Shift Only | Full Benefits)

A medical center in Tucson, Arizona is seeking an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) to join a specialized ICU team in a 100% inpatient, daytime-only role. This is a high-acuity, procedurally rich critical care position with a focused scope — post-operative open heart and lung surgery patients, pre‑op lab and imaging review, ICU procedures, and hospital discharge management — all on a structured daytime schedule with full-time and PRN options available. A comprehensive financial package includes a commencement bonus, relocation assistance, residency/fellowship stipend, annual CME allowance, and license/dues coverage on top of competitive hourly compensation. A strong fit for an experienced AGACNP ready to practice at the top of their scope in a collaborative surgical ICU environment in one of Arizona's most livable cities. Key Responsibilities Provide 100% inpatient critical care support for the ICU team Follow post-operative open heart and lung surgery patients throughout ICU stay Review pre-operative labs and imaging results Assist with ICU procedures comfortably and independently Collaborate with attending physicians and interdisciplinary ICU team Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation Qualifications Active, unrestricted Arizona AGACNP license (or ability to obtain) ICU experience required — cardiac or thoracic surgical ICU experience a strong plus Comfortable assisting with ICU procedures independently Experience following post‑op open heart and lung surgery patients preferred Strong clinical judgment in high-acuity inpatient settings Schedule & Compensation $85–$95/hour Commencement bonus | Relocation assistance Residency/fellowship stipend available Annual CME allowance | License, dues & subscriptions covered Immediate hire #J-18808-Ljbffr NPHire