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Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider Post-Graduate Fellowship
The Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (CCAPP) Fellowship program is an intensive 12-month training program focused on preparing you for a successful career in critical care medicine. Fellows will be integrated into our numerous critical care teams, working alongside other APPs and physicians.
Clinical experiences will take place at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), a quaternary care facility with air and ground transport services that care for Northern New England’s most critically-ill patients. Upon completion of the program, you will be equipped with the following skills:
- Foundational knowledge in complex, critically-ill patient management and decision making
- Interprofessional team communication and collaboration
- Proficiency in critical care bedside procedures
The goal of the program is to help you grow and develop acute and long-range medical management and critical thinking skills required to build a successful career in critical care medicine.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Master's Degree Physician Assistant Program or an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
- Must have an active national certification from NCCPA, ANCC or AACN
- Ability to obtain/maintain PA/APRN licensure in New Hampshire prior to program start date
- Eligible to obtain Federal DEA Registration
All offers are contingent on the successful completion of the standard DHMC pre-employment criminal background check, health screening, and clinical credentialing process before matriculation.
How to Apply:
Applications are due by February 14, 2027.
Applications must include the following:
- A current, up-to-date copy of your CV/resume (including school name and GPA). All work and education entries must include dates in a MM/YY format.
- A brief personal statement describing your interest in pursuing a career in critical care medicine (500-1,000 words).
- Two letters of reference on letterhead
- At least one reference must be from a clinical supervisor or clinical rotation preceptor.
- If you are currently enrolled in a PA or APRN program, one reference must be from your program director, clinical rotations director or advisor.
Note: All materials must be received in order to be considered for an initial virtual interview.
The anticipated start date is Fall 2027 (the exact date will be coordinated with selected candidates based on your licensing and credentialing timeline).
Website:
Additional details about the program, curriculum, schedule, and application process can be found at:
https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/app-postgrad
About Us:
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the academic medical center for the Dartmouth Health system, is home to a breadth of clinical specialties, clinics, programs, facilities, and leading-edge research initiatives. As a source of hope and healing for our region, we are committed to delivering world-class care to everyone who enters our doors through a personalized approach that ensures every patient, family, and staff member is heard and respected.
DHMC’s clinical excellence is exemplified by our expertise across a broad range of specialties and sub-specialties, and a growing body of clinical research that translates into superlative patient care and positive outcomes. Our highly collaborative culture engages physician-researchers across the Medical Center, who integrate their research activities with a holistic care model that engages families in every aspect of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. As an organization with deep roots in the Upper Valley community, we work to promote better health and health equity for all through a combination of support services, community partnerships, and population health programs that reflect the unique demographics and spirit of our region.
On our Lebanon campus—and in our work throughout the Dartmouth Health system—we make a solemn promise to advocate for our patients, promote effective collaboration among our colleagues, advance healthcare delivery through groundbreaking research, and help those we serve to lead brighter and healthier lives.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited PA or APRN academic program
- National specialty certification
- Area of Interest: Advanced Practice Provider
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Rotating
- Job ID: 42780
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact talentacquisition@hitchcock.org for assistance.
Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider Post-Graduate Fellowship
The Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (CCAPP) Fellowship program is an intensive 12-month training program focused on preparing you for a successful career in critical care medicine. Fellows will be integrated into our numerous critical care teams, working alongside other APPs and physicians.
Clinical experiences will take place at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), a quaternary care facility with air and ground transport services that care for Northern New England’s most critically-ill patients. Upon completion of the program, you will be equipped with the following skills:
- Foundational knowledge in complex, critically-ill patient management and decision making
- Interprofessional team communication and collaboration
- Proficiency in critical care bedside procedures
The goal of the program is to help you grow and develop acute and long-range medical management and critical thinking skills required to build a successful career in critical care medicine.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Master's Degree Physician Assistant Program or an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
- Must have an active national certification from NCCPA, ANCC or AACN
- Ability to obtain/maintain PA/APRN licensure in New Hampshire prior to program start date
- Eligible to obtain Federal DEA Registration
All offers are contingent on the successful completion of the standard DHMC pre-employment criminal background check, health screening, and clinical credentialing process before matriculation.
How to Apply:
Applications are due by February 14, 2027.
Applications must include the following:
- A current, up-to-date copy of your CV/resume (including school name and GPA). All work and education entries must include dates in a MM/YY format.
- A brief personal statement describing your interest in pursuing a career in critical care medicine (500-1,000 words).
- Two letters of reference on letterhead
- At least one reference must be from a clinical supervisor or clinical rotation preceptor.
- If you are currently enrolled in a PA or APRN program, one reference must be from your program director, clinical rotations director or advisor.
Note: All materials must be received in order to be considered for an initial virtual interview.
The anticipated start date is Fall 2027 (the exact date will be coordinated with selected candidates based on your licensing and credentialing timeline).
Website:
Additional details about the program, curriculum, schedule, and application process can be found at:
https://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/app-postgrad
About Us:
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the academic medical center for the Dartmouth Health system, is home to a breadth of clinical specialties, clinics, programs, facilities, and leading-edge research initiatives. As a source of hope and healing for our region, we are committed to delivering world-class care to everyone who enters our doors through a personalized approach that ensures every patient, family, and staff member is heard and respected.
DHMC’s clinical excellence is exemplified by our expertise across a broad range of specialties and sub-specialties, and a growing body of clinical research that translates into superlative patient care and positive outcomes. Our highly collaborative culture engages physician-researchers across the Medical Center, who integrate their research activities with a holistic care model that engages families in every aspect of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. As an organization with deep roots in the Upper Valley community, we work to promote better health and health equity for all through a combination of support services, community partnerships, and population health programs that reflect the unique demographics and spirit of our region.
On our Lebanon campus—and in our work throughout the Dartmouth Health system—we make a solemn promise to advocate for our patients, promote effective collaboration among our colleagues, advance healthcare delivery through groundbreaking research, and help those we serve to lead brighter and healthier lives.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited PA or APRN academic program
- National specialty certification
- Area of Interest: Advanced Practice Provider
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Rotating
- Job ID: 42780
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact talentacquisition@hitchcock.org for assistance.
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Who's Hiring
- 77 Consultants187
- Geisinger7
- Sound Physicians6
- Hartford HealthCare6
- Piedmont Healthcare5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services41
- Education7
- Non-Profit & Social Services3
- Insurance1
- Science & Research1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in critical care nurse practitioner jobs.
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree required
- Active APRN license and national NP board certification, such as ACNPC-AG or AGACNP-BC
- ACLS, BLS, and often CCRN or CCRN-K certification required
- Minimum two years of critical care RN experience prior to or alongside NP practice
- Proficiency with mechanical ventilation, vasopressors, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary ICU teams including intensivists and clinical pharmacists
Tips for Your Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Job Search
Tailor your resume to ICU specifics
List your critical care certifications, ventilator management experience, and ACLS or CCRN credentials prominently. Hiring managers in critical care settings scan for these before reading anything else, so lead with them rather than burying them in a skills section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists critical care nurse practitioner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by unit type
Filter openings by unit specialty, such as CVICU, MICU, or neuro ICU, rather than applying broadly. Your relevant procedural competencies, like arterial line or central line management, are far more compelling to a unit with a specific census mix.
Prepare for clinical scenario questions
Critical care nurse practitioner interviews frequently include rapid deterioration scenarios, such as managing septic shock or acute respiratory failure. Practice talking through your clinical reasoning out loud, not just the protocol, because interviewers are evaluating your decision-making process.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Before accepting an offer, clarify prescriptive authority, admitting privileges, and whether you will practice independently or under physician collaboration agreements. These scope-of-practice details vary by state and employer and directly affect your day-to-day autonomy.
Follow up with a clinical reference to your fit
After your interview, send a brief note that connects a specific patient population or unit challenge the team mentioned to your direct experience. Generic thank-you messages carry little weight in competitive critical care hiring.
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most critical care nurse practitioners?
The most active employers for critical care nurse practitioners right now are 77 Consultants, Geisinger, and Sound Physicians, and the most openings are in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large academic medical centers and regional trauma systems tend to post the most volume consistently.
How many critical care nurse practitioner jobs are remote?
About 9% of critical care nurse practitioner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most critical care roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include tele-ICU oversight positions, critical care case management, and clinical education roles within health systems.
How do you become a critical care nurse practitioner?
You start by earning a registered nursing license and working in a critical care unit to build your clinical foundation. From there, you complete a graduate-level NP program with an acute care or adult-gerontology acute care focus, then sit for a national certification exam such as the ACNPC-AG or AGACNP-BC. State licensure as an APRN follows before you can practice independently or under a collaboration agreement.
Can you get hired as a critical care nurse practitioner with little experience?
Some health systems offer critical care NP residency or fellowship programs designed for new graduates, which provide structured orientation alongside experienced intensivists and attending NPs. If you lack direct critical care RN experience, emphasizing step-down or progressive care unit time, procedural competencies, and any critical care clinical rotations from your NP program will strengthen your candidacy significantly.
What does the critical care nurse practitioner interview process look like?
Most critical care NP interviews include an initial screening with a recruiter or nurse manager, followed by a panel interview with the medical director, attending physicians, and senior APPs. Expect clinical scenario questions covering sepsis management, ventilator weaning, and code situations. Some programs also include a skills assessment or case presentation, and reference checks typically focus on your critical care RN or NP supervisors.
Where can I find and apply to critical care nurse practitioner jobs?
You can find and apply to critical care nurse practitioner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your specialty, unit type, and location preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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