Mid Level Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Mid level critical care nurse practitioner jobs go to practitioners ready to manage complex patient caseloads independently, mentor newer colleagues, and drive care decisions across high-acuity settings with limited oversight. Most openings are on-site in Healthcare & Medical Services and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like Allegheny Health Network, Nemours, and Prisma Health hiring at this level now.
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Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: 7am to 7pm, 7pm to 7am
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Erica L. Moyer at emoyer8@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
We are currently seeking qualified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner candidates for an intensivist position in The Heart and Vascular Institute Critical Care Unit (HVICCU). Our 30-bed unit currently consists of: Intensivists and Advance Practice Providers providing 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days per year management of cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, cardiology, interventional and mechanical circulatory support patients; including those who have undergone cardiac surgical procedures such as CABG, valve surgery, LVADS, ECMO, and cardiac transplantation.
APPs are responsible for direct critical care patient management in the HVICCU. This includes management of complex therapies such as: IABP, Impella, VADs, ECMO, CRRT, Respiratory Ventilators, Inotropes, Vasopressors, Vasoactive Intravenous Medications. Actively participates in daily rounds on patients during post-operative phases of care, performs assessments, and makes medical management plan revisions in collaboration with physicians, consulted services, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams. Performs procedures including placement of A-line, central line, Swan Ganz catheter, removal of IABP, chest tubes and cardiac pacer wires.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree in a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of one year CRNP experience (which could include clinical rotations or relevant clinical experience in applicable specialty) and (3) years of critical care experience as a staff nurse required.
- Must be licensed and in good standing with the state of Pennsylvania board of nursing as a CRNP.
- Must possess knowledge of appropriate critical care, to include advanced cardiac life support and basic cardiopulmonary life support certification.
- National certification as an advanced practice nurse required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Critical thinking, critical physical assessment required.
- Ability to diagnose and formulate a medical management plan required.
- Ability to communicate with interdisciplinary team, patients, and families during critical situations required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: Non Bargained
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: 7am to 7pm, 7pm to 7am
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Erica L. Moyer at emoyer8@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
We are currently seeking qualified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner candidates for an intensivist position in The Heart and Vascular Institute Critical Care Unit (HVICCU). Our 30-bed unit currently consists of: Intensivists and Advance Practice Providers providing 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days per year management of cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, cardiology, interventional and mechanical circulatory support patients; including those who have undergone cardiac surgical procedures such as CABG, valve surgery, LVADS, ECMO, and cardiac transplantation.
APPs are responsible for direct critical care patient management in the HVICCU. This includes management of complex therapies such as: IABP, Impella, VADs, ECMO, CRRT, Respiratory Ventilators, Inotropes, Vasopressors, Vasoactive Intravenous Medications. Actively participates in daily rounds on patients during post-operative phases of care, performs assessments, and makes medical management plan revisions in collaboration with physicians, consulted services, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams. Performs procedures including placement of A-line, central line, Swan Ganz catheter, removal of IABP, chest tubes and cardiac pacer wires.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree in a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of one year CRNP experience (which could include clinical rotations or relevant clinical experience in applicable specialty) and (3) years of critical care experience as a staff nurse required.
- Must be licensed and in good standing with the state of Pennsylvania board of nursing as a CRNP.
- Must possess knowledge of appropriate critical care, to include advanced cardiac life support and basic cardiopulmonary life support certification.
- National certification as an advanced practice nurse required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Critical thinking, critical physical assessment required.
- Ability to diagnose and formulate a medical management plan required.
- Ability to communicate with interdisciplinary team, patients, and families during critical situations required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: Non Bargained
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Mid Level Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level critical care nurse practitioner job?
Position your application around autonomous clinical decision-making, not just task completion. Highlight cases where you managed critically ill patients independently, led care coordination across teams, or contributed to protocol development. Emphasize certifications like ACNPC-AG or CCNS, proficiency with ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring, and any role you played in mentoring orientees or new graduates.
Which companies hire mid level critical care nurse practitioners?
Companies hiring mid level critical care nurse practitioners right now include Allegheny Health Network, Nemours, and Prisma Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes predominantly from large health systems, academic medical centers, and specialty hospital groups that need practitioners who can function with high autonomy in intensive care environments.
Are there remote mid level critical care nurse practitioner jobs?
Yes, though remote roles represent a smaller share of this specialty than in many other NP fields given its hands-on clinical nature. About 0% of mid level critical care nurse practitioner openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these positions typically involve tele-ICU oversight, utilization management, or transitional care roles rather than direct bedside practice.
How do I move up to a mid level critical care nurse practitioner role?
Moving into a mid level role means building a record of clinical independence over your first few years. That includes taking ownership of complex patient populations without close supervision, earning specialty certifications in acute or critical care, and demonstrating measurable contributions like improving care protocols or reducing adverse events. Consistent exposure to high-acuity cases and willingness to mentor newer staff signals readiness to hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most mid level critical care nurse practitioners?
Mid Level critical care nurse practitioner roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they operate high-volume intensive care units, trauma centers, and cardiovascular programs that require experienced practitioners capable of managing complex, unstable patients around the clock.