Atrium Health, one of the nation’s most comprehensive public, not-for-profit healthcare systems, is actively recruiting an experienced Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join Atrium Health Pineville. This rapidly growing 394-bed community hospital is located in Pineville, NC, just 14 miles south of Charlotte near the South Carolina border.

This role is part of a highly skilled critical care team dedicated to delivering world-class, comprehensive care to critically ill and injured patients across multiple specialty intensive care units.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily management and documentation of complex, critically ill medical and surgical patients
• Deliver care across multiple specialty ICUs, including:
  • Cardiac Medical ICU
  • Cardiothoracic Surgical ICU
  • Medical ICU
  • Surgical ICU
• Admit and manage patients directly from the operating room and interventional cardiac lab
• Manage post-operative cardiac surgery patients and hemodynamically complex cases
• Collaborate closely with intensivists and interdisciplinary care teams
• Utilize and manage mechanical circulatory support devices (e.g., IABP, Impella)
• Perform procedures such as central venous and arterial line placement (preferred)

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program
• Nurse Practitioners:
  • Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing Practice
  • Current ACNP certification from a nationally recognized certifying body
• Physician Assistants:
  • Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Active North Carolina license
• North Carolina DEA certification
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills

Preferred:

• Postgraduate ICU fellowship
• Prior ICU experience as an NP or PA
• Candidates with significant, recent ICU RN experience will be considered
• Experience with invasive procedures (central lines, arterial lines)

Work Environment & Schedule

• 100% inpatient, adult patient population
• 24/7 coverage with a shift-based model
• 13-hour shifts:
  • Days: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Nights: 6:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Includes weekends and holidays
• Site includes an Advanced Practice Provider Critical Care Fellowship program

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives
• Employer-paid benefits
• CME allowance

About Atrium Health

Atrium Health is a leading, innovative healthcare system with more than 900 care locations. The organization is committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing for all.

Atrium Health fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion where differences are valued and integrated into the workforce. This commitment enables the delivery of exceptional care and enhances the experience of both patients and teammates.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Atrium Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.