Nocturnist Critical Care Physician Assistant | Baltimore, MD | MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

Critical Care APP (PA-C/AGACNP) Nocturnist | Baltimore, MD

MedStar Health is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Critical Care team at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

Practice at the top of your license in a high-acuity critical care environment alongside experienced intensivists, Advanced Practice Providers, and multidisciplinary care teams. This nocturnist role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse mix of medical and surgical critical care patients while serving as a key leader in the overnight management of critically ill patients throughout the hospital.

Position Highlights

• Full-time nocturnist position with 147 annual shifts
• 198-bed community teaching hospital serving Northeast Baltimore
• 17-bed closed Medical/Surgical ICU
• High level of autonomy with collaborative intensivist support
• Lead Rapid Response and Code Blue teams throughout the hospital
• Diverse medical and surgical critical care patient population
• Key service lines include Primary Stroke Services, Vascular Surgery, Acute Care General Surgery, Complex Wound Care, and Limb Salvage programs
• Advanced bedside procedural opportunities including central venous catheters, non-tunneled dialysis catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, and thoracentesis
• Supportive and collaborative team culture with strong physician and APP partnerships

Essential Job Duties

• Manage critically ill medical and surgical ICU patients in collaboration with intensivists and multidisciplinary care teams
• Lead Rapid Response and Code Blue activations throughout the hospital
• Evaluate unstable patients and facilitate escalation of care to the ICU when appropriate
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Perform bedside procedures including central venous catheter placement, arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, and thoracentesis
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, patient transitions of care, and APP education initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
• NCCPA certification (PA) or AGACNP certification (NP) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• One year of critical care or inpatient hospital medicine experience preferred
• Advanced procedural experience preferred
• New graduates with strong critical care interest and training will be considered

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package
• Generous paid time off
• Annual CME allowance and dedicated paid CME days
• Licensing, certification, and credentialing reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with employer contribution and matching opportunities
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Professional development opportunities including educational conferences, leadership development, and quality improvement initiatives
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility as part of a nonprofit healthcare system
• As part of MedStar Health, clinicians benefit from the resources, innovation, and career development opportunities of one of the region's leading nonprofit healthcare systems.

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 easy access to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. Whether you prefer city living, waterfront communities, or suburban neighborhoods, the Baltimore region offers an exceptional quality of life.

This position has a hiring range of USD $125,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.