Critical Care-Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit - NP/PA - Full-Time
About The Position
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is seeking a highly motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NSICU) team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice at a leading academic and tertiary referral center, providing advanced neurocritical care to patients with complex neurologic and neurosurgical conditions. As an APP in the NSICU, you will work alongside expert neurointensivists, neurosurgeons, vascular neurologists, residents, pharmacists, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists to deliver evidence-based care in a high-acuity environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and outstanding patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current North Carolina NP or PA license, or eligibility for licensure
- National certification (AGACNP, ACNP, or NCCPA)
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of experience in Neurocritical Care, Neurosciences ICU, Surgical ICU, Trauma ICU, or Critical Care
- Experience managing EVDs, intracranial pressure monitoring, stroke patients, and postoperative neurosurgical patients
- CCRN, SCRN, CNRN, ENLS, or other neurocritical care certifications
- Experience in an academic or teaching hospital environment
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of critically ill neurologic and neurosurgical patients
- Manage patients with acute stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, cerebral edema, seizures, vasospasm, and other neurocritical illnesses
- Monitor and manage external ventricular drains (EVDs), intracranial pressure monitoring, and other advanced neuromonitoring modalities
- Interpret neurologic examinations, imaging studies, laboratory data, and physiologic monitoring to guide treatment decisions
- Collaborate closely with neurointensivists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, residents, nursing staff, therapists, pharmacists, and ancillary services
- Coordinate transitions of care and facilitate patient and family communication
- Participate in quality improvement, research initiatives, education, and protocol development
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Sign-on bonus eligible
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- CME allowance and professional development support
- Paid medical malpractice coverage
- Educational assistance programs
- Relocation assistance available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
