About this opportunity
Washington University in St. Louis lists this Critical Care APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Cardiac ICU opportunity in st. louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cardiac arrhythmias
Office equipment
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Join a Nationally Recognized Cardiac Critical Care Team WashU Medicine is seeking compassionate, highly motivated Advanced Practice Providers, including experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), and new graduate ACNPs and PAs, to join the multidisciplinary team in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop expertise in advanced cardiac critical care while working alongside nationally recognized physicians, APPs, nurses, and healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering world‑class patient care.
Why This Opportunity?
Work in a highly specialized 12-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Care for patients with some of the most complex cardiovascular conditions
Collaborate with expert intensivists and multidisciplinary specialists
Gain hands‑on experience with advanced therapies and procedures
Strong mentorship and support for new graduate ACNPs and Pas
The CICU Provides Care For Critically Ill Patients With:
Cardiogenic shock
Advanced heart failure
Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Complex valvular heart disease
Cardiac arrhythmias
High‑risk pulmonary embolism
Post‑cardiac arrest syndrome
Cardiac tamponade
LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) complications
Heart transplant patients and candidates
Providers Work With Advanced Cardiac Therapies, Including:
Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
Mechanical circulatory support devices
This position is ideal for providers who thrive in fast‑paced settings and are passionate about critical care medicine. Successful candidates will possess strong clinical judgement, procedural skills, and the ability to manage complex patients with a high level of autonomy while collaborating closely with an experienced intensivist team.
Qualified candidates must hold a master's or doctoral degree as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. New graduates with acute care training are encouraged to apply and will have the opportunity to build a strong foundation in advanced cardiac critical care through mentorship and clinical collaboration.
While not required, experience in the following areas is highly valued:
Critical care
Cardiology
Central venous line management
Arterial line management
Inpatient acute care settings
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient care to include obtaining patient history, performing patient assessment via observation, interview, and examination.
Orders and interprets the full spectrum of diagnostic tests and procedures, including x-ray, electrocardiogram, hemodynamic monitoring, and laboratory tests.
Performs critical care ultrasound.
Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options, and community resources.
Formulates differential diagnoses and diagnoses.
Plans, implements, and directs treatment and management of patients with acute, critical, and/or complex conditions and evaluates outcomes of care.
Documents patient history, physical examination, assessment, and plans of care in patient medical record.
Manages health conditions via prescriptive authority or provides referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
Performs diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification and state regulations.
Performs invasive procedures commonly utilized in the critical care setting.
Bills for professional services as permitted by collaborative practice agreement.
Supports 24/7 staffing model, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Schedules staff in various critical care settings, including telemedicine.
Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with established clinic/hospital standards.
Works in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Participates in emergency and critical care situations, providing rapid assessment, stabilization, and initiation of treatment for the acutely ill or injured patients.
Regularly participates in quality improvement and process improvement activities centered on the goal of providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care. Serves as clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing.
Working Conditions
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens
Exposure to chemicals
Requires protective devices
Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements
Patient care setting
Direct patient care setting
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table
Typically standing or walking
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Using tools requiring high dexterity
Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
Equipment
Office equipment
Lab/research equipment
Clinical/diagnostic equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Education
Required Qualifications
Master's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) - American Nurses Credentialing Center, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Z - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association
Work Experience
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills
Not Applicable
Driver's License
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
We are seeking a dedicated Critical Care APP Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. Below are additional requirements and information based on each role.
Required Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.
Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or recent completion/anticipated completion of accredited ACNP program.
APRN licensure (or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire).
Active licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, and in good standing (or ability to obtain).
Certain/additional certifications or experience may be necessary based on area of specialty.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days.
Physician Assistant
Graduate of PA program.
Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, (or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire).
Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days.
Education
Preferred Qualifications
M.S.N. - Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner, Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies
Certifications/Professional Licenses
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience
Relevant Experience (1 Year)
Skills
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), BLS for Healthcare Providers, Chronic Disease Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Diagnostic Testing, Effective Written Communication, Epic EHR, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Impella, Interpersonal Relationships, Intra‑Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Organizing, Pacemakers, Patient Care Plans, Patient Management, Patient Medications, Patient Referrals, Patient Restraints, Surgical Drains, Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD), Wound Care Management
Grade
S33
Salary Range
$114,200.00 - $205,400.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre‑employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
Who can apply
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