Intensivist Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

PeaceHealth•Vancouver, WA

9d•$158,017 - $187,604•Onsite

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking an Intensivist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Critical Care team at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. The team includes 12 ICU physicians and five NPs/PAs and works across two 24-bed ICUs covering medical, cardiovascular, and surgical intensive care. The clinicians cross-cover ICU patients only, not floor or emergency department patients. The position offers autonomy with in-house support, opportunities to perform procedures with mentorship, and an Intensivist physician working alongside the PA/NP at night. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week, with some nights required. The first-year salary is $158,017–$187,604, based on years of experience after APC licensure. PeaceHealth describes itself as a nonprofit health system serving Washington, Oregon, and Alaska, with approximately 16,000 caregivers and 1,200 physicians and clinicians across nine regional medical centers and approximately 200 community clinics.

Requirements

Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Critical care experience.

Nice To Haves

ICU/Critical Care experience as a PA or NP is preferred.
New graduates may be considered if they have prior ICU/CCM nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide intensivist and critical care services to ICU patients.
Cross-cover ICU patients; floor and emergency department patients are not included.
Perform procedures with mentorship as appropriate.
Work alongside an Intensivist physician during night shifts.