About The Job Practice at the top of your license in either the CVICU or SICU alongside experienced intensivists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary specialty teams at MedStar Washington Hospital Center . MedStar Health is seeking experienced Physician Assistants (PAs) and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNPs) to join the Critical Care APP team in either the CVICU or SICU at one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier academic tertiary and quaternary referral centers in Washington, D.C.. MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a 900+ bed teaching hospital and major referral center for high-acuity patients throughout the region. Our institution is nationally recognized as a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, top 5% cardiac surgery program in the country, and regional ECMO referral center. Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) The CVICU service spans three specialized ICUs with a combined 40-bed footprint. APPs manage patients recovering from cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure requiring mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, vascular surgery, and medically complex cardiovascular critical illness. Surgical ICU (SICU) The SICU service spans four specialized ICUs with a combined 48-bed footprint caring for trauma, neurocritical care, burn, and general surgery patients within a Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. Position Highlights 13-hour rotating day/night shifts
Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations
Diagnose and manage critically ill patients using laboratory, hemodynamic, and imaging data
Present patients during multidisciplinary ICU rounds
Perform advanced bedside procedures including:
Central venous and arterial catheter placement
Non-tunneled dialysis catheter insertion
Chest tube placement
Thoracentesis
Collaborate closely with intensivists, surgeons, consultants, and multidisciplinary care teams
Facilitate safe transitions of care between shifts and services
Educate and mentor APPs and students
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited PA or Acute Care NP program
NCCPA or AGACNP certification
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Critical care or inpatient hospital medicine experience preferred
Advanced procedural experience preferred
As a MedStar Health Clinician, You Can Expect
Competitive compensation package
Variety of medical, dental, and vision coverage plans
Paid malpractice insurance
Signing and relocation bonus eligibility
Excellent retirement plan with employer match
Professional growth and leadership opportunities within MedStar Health
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
As part of MedStar Health, clinicians benefit from the resources, innovation, and career development opportunities of a nationally recognized healthcare system consistently recognized by Newsweek and Forbes for workplace excellence and employee wellbeing. MedStar Advanced Provider Benefits Why Washington, D.C.? Washington, D.C. offers exceptional professional, cultural, and academic opportunities with access to outstanding dining, museums, sports, and outdoor recreation. The region also provides easy access to both Maryland and Northern Virginia, offering a wide range of neighborhoods, suburban communities, and lifestyle options for every stage of life. From vibrant city living to family-friendly suburbs and weekend escapes to the mountains or coast, the D.C. metropolitan area offers an exceptional quality of life. Visit and Live in Washington D.C. Visit and Live in Maryland Visit and Live in Virginia #DOX This position has a hiring range of USD $135,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.