Neuro Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Intermountain Health

1d•$57 - $88•Onsite

About The Position

Intermountain Health is seeking a Neuro-Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join a high-performing, patient-centered and collaborative team at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. The hospital is a Joint Commission Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level 1 Trauma Center, Level 4 Epilepsy Center, and Joint Commission Certified Spine Center, and supports neuroscience academic research. The role provides 24-hour coverage for the 24-bed Neurocritical Care Unit and inpatient neurocritical care consultations in medical, surgical, trauma, and thoracic ICUs. Clinical work includes admissions, discharges, transfers, rounding, and procedures. The position is inpatient only, with no clinic responsibilities. The schedule is twelve 12-hour shifts per four weeks, rotating between days (7 a.m.–7:30 p.m.) and nights (7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.), including weekends and holidays. The APP will join a team of seven APPs and eight neurocritical care physicians. Relocation assistance may be available, if applicable. The ideal candidate is a growth-minded team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong interest in learning and professional growth. Neurocritical care, critical care, and/or neurology experience is preferred. The position requires ongoing reading and visual assessment, verbal communication and hearing, fine manual dexterity, patient transfers and handling of supplies and equipment, walking and transporting patients or equipment, and potentially standing for extended periods. The listed hourly range is $57.33–$88.47, depending on experience.

Requirements

APRN or PA-C degree from an accredited program.
Active, unobstructed Utah medical license, or ability to obtain one.
DEA certification.
ACLS certification.
BLS certification.
Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process.
Ability to meet the position’s physical and communication demands, including patient transfers, handling equipment, and standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Neurocritical care, critical care, and/or neurology experience.
Growth-minded team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates interest in learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

Provide 24-hour coverage for the 24-bed Neurocritical Care Unit.
Provide inpatient neurocritical care consultations in medical, surgical, trauma, and thoracic ICUs.
Conduct admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient rounds.
Perform procedures as part of neurocritical care practice.
Communicate with patients, visitors, and care providers, including responding promptly to alarms and needs during emergencies.
Use and manipulate clinical equipment, prepare medications, document patient care, and access patient information.
Transfer and assist with ambulating patients; transport patients and move supplies and equipment.