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Critical Care NP / PA

Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026
Overview

Be valued. Be rewarded. Belong.

At the Emory Critical Care Center, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are at the forefront of shaping the future of healthcare. Together, we strive to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled excellence in patient care.

About The Opportunity

Emory Critical Care Center is actively recruiting Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to join our newly expanded Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Emory University Hospital. This is a unique chance to become part of Emory's prestigious Critical Care APP team and contribute to setting new standards of excellence and innovation in critical care medicine.

We offer a variety of shifts to meet your schedule and career goals. Options include Daytime, Nocturnist, and Admitter shifts, with flexibility to align with your preferences.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in Critical Care as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
  • Nurse Practitioner candidates must hold Acute Care certification (ACNP or AGACNP)

Why Emory Healthcare?

Benefits

As an integral part of Emory Healthcare’s academic medical system, our APPs play a crucial role in advancing both patient care and clinical education. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic, supportive environment with a commitment to your professional growth. Some benefits of joining Emory Healthcare include:

  • Highly Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary and premium pay for Nocturnist and Admitter shifts.
  • Incentive Plan: Eligible to participate in the APP Incentive Plan.
  • Relocation Support: Relocation bonus available for eligible candidates.
  • Student Loan Repayment: Assistance and reimbursement programs available.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Including health, dental, vision, and family-focused benefits starting on Day 1.
  • Paid Parental Leave: Benefit available to all eligible employees.
  • Wellness Incentives: Focused on supporting the physical and mental well-being of our team.
  • Ongoing Mentorship & Development: Access to continuous professional development and mentorship opportunities.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact in critical care, we encourage you to apply and join a team dedicated to excellence and compassionate care.

Description

Join Emory’s renowned Critical Care APP Team at Emory University Hospital’s expanded CVICU. We are seeking experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join our prestigious Critical Care APP team at our main hospital on the campus of Emory University.

We offer flexible scheduling options, including Daytime, Nocturnist, and Admitter roles. Typical full-time positions consist of 3 shifts per week, with opportunities for additional coverage.

Critical Care APP positions are open to experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants. Nurse Practitioner candidates must be Acute Care certified (ACNP or AGACNP).

Job Description

  • Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
  • Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records.
  • Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems.
  • Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes.
  • Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
  • Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • Licensed as appropriate in the state of Georgia.
  • May require at least one year of direct experience in one or more high acuity clinical specialties.

Current BLS and ACLS issued by the American Heart Association is required.

JOIN OUR CRITICAL CARE APP TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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