Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/ AGACNP) Surgical ICU

Job title: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/ AGACNP) Surgical ICU

About the Role This role supports ICU inpatient care and other assignments (inpatient, ED, clinic) as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. The position involves collaborative practice under a physician Intensivist, with rounds, orders, and care coordination for critically ill patients. It may include nocturnal ICU shifts and per diem engagement.

What You'll Do

• Provide bedside assessment, rounds, and care plan development for patients in the ICU and inpatient units, writing orders and coordinating tests and procedures.
• Collaborate with consultants and the supervisory physician to determine the most appropriate care and discharge planning.
• Assist Emergency Department physicians and chest pain observation unit as needed; participate in varied roles within the ED consistent with licensure and hospital policies.
• In clinic assignments, obtain histories, perform exams, coordinate labs/diagnostics, prescribe medications, and educate patients on treatment plans.
• Share on-call and phone coverage responsibilities and assist with admitted patients within hospital settings.
• Operate under clinical supervision of an Intensivist and adhere to Advanced Practice Provider protocols and patient care guidelines.

What We're Looking For

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and current PA license (or eligible) to practice in Florida.
• 3–5 years of ICU experience; acute care ARNP/PA background required for ICU/nocturnal roles; PA-C or NP credentials as applicable.
• Valid BLS; ACLS; DEA registration; pediatric/neonatal credentials as applicable; ability to perform physical assessments and prescribe medications.
• Excellent communication, documentation, organization, and ability to work in a high-acuity environment.
• Licensure/certification requirements by area (ICU, Emergency Medicine, Pediatric ICU, NICU, etc.) as specified in the job posting.

Nice to Have

• FCCS certification; NRP/PALS or other specialty certifications.
• Advanced practice degree such as Family NP/PA; Massachusetts RN licensure and ANCC certification are listed as preferred in the source.
• Current Massachusetts CSR and DEA credentials as applicable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage range: $54.31 – $85.40 per hour (per diem ICU nocturnal).
• Per diem engagement with potential for varied shifts and on-call responsibilities.
• UF Health Jacksonville and affiliated hospital credentials; equal employment opportunity employer.