Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care

Opportunities in the Cardiovascular ICU – AdventHealth Central Florida

Full-Time Opportunity Serving AdventHealth Orlando

At AdventHealth we believe it’s about more than mending what’s broken and healing what hurts, it’s about compassionate, lifelong, whole-person care. Start changing lives today by joining a healthcare system where we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion.

AdventHealth Orlando is looking for a dynamic and energetic APP to join our Cardiovascular ICU Team at AdventHealth Orlando.

This position is a result of programmatic and company-wide growth as we continue to support and establish high quality Quaternary Cardiovascular Critical Care services to our Central Florida Region. The APP would join AHMG Critical Care Specialists of Central Florida, a 100 plus employed provider intensive care team, which reaches over 15 other AdventHealth campuses throughout Central, North and West Florida, in addition to providing tele-medicine services across multiple states. We take care of and encounter over 20,000 critically ill patients a year.

Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.

• Commencement Bonus 
• Competitive salary with annual incentive and extra shift potential
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• CME allowance
• Occurrence Based Malpractice
• First day health insurance with extremely low healthcare premiums
• Paid Leave Days

Duties and Responsibilities:

The APP would be expected to complete the following under physician direction and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital:

• Assess patients for changes in condition and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency care.
• Procedures performed but not limited to: Chest Tubes, arterial catheters, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, temporary pacemakers, airway management, hemodialysis catheters, manage ventilators, place and manage swan-ganz catheters and defibrillation
• Participates and assists with the pre-, peri-, and postoperative management of the cardiac surgery patients (CABG, AVR, MVR, Aortic Dissections, Thoracic Surgery)
• Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.

Schedule Details:

• Ability to provide in-hospital coverage on a rotating shift basis.
• Hours are either 6 AM – 6 PM (Day), or 6 PM to 6 AM (night)
• 14 (12-hour) shifts required per month
• The shifts will include days, nights, two weekends per month and holiday rotation.
  • Option for all nights available

Experience and Requirements:

• Experience as an APRN or PA in Critical Care
• 2+ years of experience in a CVICU
• Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing with Acute Care Certification (Required)
• Board Certification through NCCPA, ANCC or AACN
• Experience with managing CABG, valve patients, aortic dissections, and thoracic surgery patients (lung resections, esophageal perforation repair, etc)
• BLS, ACLS, CALS, FCCS, certifications or eligible

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Location: Tavares, FL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care

AdventHealth Medical Group Critical Care at Central Florida

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, APRN or Physician Assistant, PA-C

Serving AdventHealth Waterman

Join a high-acuity critical care team providing advanced, collaborative care for critically ill patients in a dynamic ICU environment. Working alongside intensivists and multidisciplinary specialists, the Advanced Practice Provider plays an integral role in managing complex medical conditions, responding to emergent situations, and driving exceptional patient outcomes.

This position offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license, utilizing advanced critical care skills and procedures while serving as a key clinical resource within the care team. The APP will contribute to quality initiatives, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement efforts that support AdventHealth's commitment to whole-person care.

General Summary

The APP, under the supervision and direction of the Physician and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital, will: (other duties as assigned)

• Perform advanced critical care procedures, including central and arterial line placement, pulmonary artery catheter management, intubation, extubation, and emergent airway interventions

• Manage critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and life-support therapies

• Play a key role in emergency response and patient stabilization efforts

• Collaborate with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams to drive exceptional patient outcomes

• Provide care across both the Medical Surgical ICU and Cardiovascular ICU, managing a diverse, complex patient population

• Support innovation, quality improvement, and evidence-based critical care practices

Schedule and Unit Information

• 14 shifts per month

• Mid-shift schedule: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM

• Primary Campus: AdventHealth Waterman

• Coverage across the Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, and Cardiovascular ICU

• Collaborative ICU environment with strong physician and multidisciplinary support

• Opportunity to care for a diverse and medically complex patient population while working alongside experienced critical care specialists

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing (Acute Care APRN) or Physician Assistant Studies

• Critical care experience required:

• APRNs: 5+ years ICU RN experience or 3+ years practicing as an ICU APRN

• PAs: 3+ years ICU experience or 5+ years in a surgical specialty

• Strong procedural skills and comfort managing complex, high-acuity patients

• Experience caring for medical, surgical, and cardiovascular critical care patients preferred

• Commitment to teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care Certifications

• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA-C License

• Acute Care Certificate required for APRNs

• Current ACLS and BLS certification

• FCCS and ATLS certifications highly preferred but not required

Location: Altamonte Springs, FL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care

AdventHealth Medical Group Critical Care at Central Florida

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, APRN or Physician Assistant, PA-C

Serving AdventHealth Altamonte

Join a high-acuity critical care team providing advanced, collaborative care for critically ill patients in a dynamic ICU environment. Working alongside intensivists and multidisciplinary specialists, the Advanced Practice Provider plays an integral role in managing complex medical conditions, responding to emergent situations, and driving exceptional patient outcomes.

This position offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license, utilizing advanced critical care skills and procedures while serving as a key clinical resource within the care team. The APP will contribute to quality initiatives, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement efforts that support AdventHealth's commitment to whole-person care.

General Summary:

The APP under the supervision and direction of the Physician and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital (other duties as assigned) 

• Perform advanced critical care procedures, including central and arterial line placement, pulmonary artery catheter management, intubation, extubation, and emergent airway interventions
• Manage critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and life-support therapies
• Play a key role in emergency response and patient stabilization efforts
• Collaborate with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams to drive exceptional patient outcomes
• Support innovation, quality improvement, and evidence-based critical care practices

Schedule and Unit Information:

• 14-night shifts per month (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Primary Campus: AdventHealth Altamonte
• Collaborative ICU environment with strong physician and multidisciplinary support
• Opportunity to work with a diverse and medically complex patient population

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Nursing (Acute Care APRN) or Physician Assistant Studies
• Critical care experience required:
  • APRNs: 5+ years ICU RN experience or 3+ years practicing as an ICU APRN
  • PAs: 3+ years ICU experience or 5+ years in a surgical specialty
• Strong procedural skills and comfort managing complex, high-acuity patients
• Commitment to teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care

Certifications:

• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA-C License
• Acute Care Certificate Required for APRN’s
• Current ACLS and BLS certification
• FCCS, ATLS certifications (highly preferred but not required)

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Location: Davenport, FL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care

AdventHealth Medical Group Critical Care at Central Florida

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, APRN or Physician Assistant, PA-C

Serving AdventHealth Heart of Florida

Join a high-acuity critical care team providing advanced, collaborative care for critically ill patients in a dynamic ICU environment. Working alongside intensivists and multidisciplinary specialists, the Advanced Practice Provider plays an integral role in managing complex medical conditions, responding to emergent situations, and driving exceptional patient outcomes.

This position offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license, utilizing advanced critical care skills and procedures while serving as a key clinical resource within the care team. The APP will contribute to quality initiatives, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement efforts that support AdventHealth's commitment to whole-person care.

General Summary:

The APP under the supervision and direction of the Physician and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital (other duties as assigned)

• Perform advanced critical care procedures, including central and arterial line placement, pulmonary artery catheter management, intubation, extubation, and emergent airway interventions
• Manage critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and life-support therapies
• Play a key role in emergency response and patient stabilization efforts
• Collaborate with intensivists and multidisciplinary teams to drive exceptional patient outcomes
• Support innovation, quality improvement, and evidence-based critical care practices

Schedule and Unit Information:

• 14-night shifts per month (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• 2 weekends per month commitment
• Primary Campus: AdventHealth Heart of Florida
• Collaborative ICU environment with strong physician and multidisciplinary support
• Opportunity to work with a diverse and medically complex patient population

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Nursing (Acute Care APRN) or Physician Assistant Studies
• Critical care experience required:
  • APRNs: 5+ years ICU RN experience or 3+ years practicing as an ICU APRN
  • PAs: 3+ years ICU experience or 5+ years in a surgical specialty
• Strong procedural skills and comfort managing complex, high-acuity patients
• Commitment to teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care

Certifications:

• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA-C License
• Acute Care Certificate Required for APRN’s
• Current ACLS and BLS certification
• FCCS, ATLS certifications (highly preferred but not required)

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Location: Lake Wales, FL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care

Opportunities in the Medical ICU (Mid-Shift) – AdventHealth Lake Wales

At AdventHealth we believe it’s about more than mending what’s broken and healing what hurts, it’s about compassionate, lifelong, whole-person care. Start changing lives today by joining a healthcare system where we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion.

We are looking for PA’s and APRN’s to serve as members of our expanding critical care team. The APP assist in management of critically ill patients in our closed ICU. The ideal candidate would apply specialized skills and knowledge related to ICU settings to contribute to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, consulting and provides leadership to the organization.

General Summary: The APP under the supervision and direction of the Physician and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital: (other duties as assigned)

• Obtain patient health histories and complete physical examinations and documents findings

• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patients, patient's family, staff and healthcare learners.

• Formulates and implements a treatment plan for acute illness management in collaboration with the designated primary supervising physician and/or attending back-up physician(s) and documents as necessary

• Assesses patients for changes in status and institutes appropriate interventions, including initiation of necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient.

• Procedures performed but not limited to: inserts and manages arterial catheters, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, and other procedures commensurate with an ICU environment, CPR; airway management including bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation and extubation, repositioning endotracheal tubes; and defibrillation

• Directing administration of life supporting drugs according to established protocols

• Performs and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical research.

Schedule Information:

• 14 (12-hour shifts) are required per month

• 2 weekends per month are required

• Hours are 10AM-10PM

• Campus location: Lake Wales

• Additional optional campuses: Heart of Florida, Tampa, Carrollwood, Ocala, Port Charlotte

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (Acute Care Certificate required) or Physician Assistant (PA) Studies

• 5 years of ICU RN experience OR 3 years as APRN in the ICU

• 3 years as a PA in the ICU OR 2 years as a PA in a surgical specialty

• Must be able to submit case logs showing 5+ intubations in the past 24 months (during the credentialing period).

Certifications:

• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA-C License

• Acute Care Certificate Required for APRN’s

• Current ACLS and BLS certification

• FCCS, ATLS certifications (highly preferred but not required)

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Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care: Pediatric

General Summary:

The Pediatric APRN or PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:

• Performs admissions, consultations and follow up care of pediatric patients in the Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU setting, including intubation, ventilator management and other procedures that may be required.
• Managing medical and post-operative ICU patients.
• Conditions treated: Congenital Heart Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Epilepsy, Complex Medical, Liver Transplant.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
• Educates patient and family on treatment plans, surgical procedures, pre- and post-operative care, etc.
• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed.
• Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff.
• Candidate must be able to successfully pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Enthusiastic team player, team currently consists of 5 PCICU physicians, and 4 other APP’s.
• Group sees over 200 heart cases annually.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, 12-hour shifts, days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Day and Night shifts (630 am to 630 pm and night shifts are 630 pm to 630 am)
• Ability to perform procedures: lines, intubations, etc (highly preferred).

Education and Experience Required:

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies
• Master of Science in Nursing in Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – preferred
• 1-3 years in experience as a Pediatric APRN or PA-C in an ICU, acute care or ER setting
• Cardiac ICU experience as an APRN or PA-C (Highly Preferred)
• Experience with ECMO (Highly Preferred)

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida APRN license (or eligibility to obtain FL licensure)
• Certification by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) (Highly preferred)
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with Acute Care Certification (Highly preferred)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certification

Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care: Pediatric

General Summary:

The Pediatric APRN or PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:

• Performs admissions, consultations and follow up care of pediatric patients in the Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU setting, including intubation, ventilator management and other procedures that may be required 
• Managing medical and post-operative ICU patients.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
• Educates patient and family on treatment plans, surgical procedures, pre- and post-operative care, etc.
• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
• Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff.
• Candidate must be able to successfully pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Enthusiastic team player, team currently consists of 5 PCICU physicians, and 5 APP’s.
• Group sees over 200 heart cases annually.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, 12-hour shifts, days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Day and Night shifts (630 am to 630 pm and night shifts are 630 pm to 630 am)
• Ability to perform procedures: lines, intubations, etc (highly preferred).

Education and Experience Required:

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies
• Master of Science in Nursing
• 1-3 years in experience as a Pediatric APRN or PA-C in an ICU, acute care or ER setting
• Cardiac ICU experience as an APRN or PA-C (Highly Preferred)
• Experience with ECMO (Highly Preferred)

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida APRN license (or eligibility to obtain FL licensure)
• Certification by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) (Highly preferred)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS

Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care: Pediatric

General Summary:

The Pediatric APRN or PA-C, under the supervision of the Physician, who acts as the collaborative practitioner, is responsible for:

• Performs admissions, consultations and follow up care of pediatric patients in the Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU setting, including intubation, ventilator management and other procedures that may be required
• Managing medical and post-operative ICU patients.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
• Educates patient and family on treatment plans, surgical procedures, pre- and post-operative care, etc.
• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
• Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff.
• Candidate must be able to successfully pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Enthusiastic team player, team currently consists of 5 PCICU physicians, and 5 APP’s.
• Group sees over 200 heart cases annually.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, 12-hour shifts, days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Day and Night shifts (630 am to 630 pm and night shifts are 630 pm to 630 am), 0.5 FTE
• Ability to perform procedures: lines, intubations, etc (highly preferred).

Education and Experience Required:

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies
• Master of Science in Nursing
• 1-3 years in experience as a Pediatric APRN or PA-C in an ICU, acute care or ER setting
• Cardiac ICU experience as an APRN or PA-C (Highly Preferred)
• Experience with ECMO (Highly Preferred)

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida APRN license (or eligibility to obtain FL licensure)
• Certification by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) (Highly preferred)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS

Location: Orlando, FL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Critical Care: Pediatric

Clinical Responsibility

• Performs admissions, consultations, and daily care of pediatric patients in the Pediatric ICU setting.
• Perform procedures including central venous lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and endotracheal intubation.
• Managing medical and post-operative ICU patients
• Conditions treated: Respiratory Disease, Liver Failure/ Transplants, Multi-system organ failure, Uncontrolled/ New Onset Diabetes, Neuro-surgery patients and varying level of acuity and medical conditions. ECMO (preferred). No post operative cardiac care
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
• Educates patient and family on treatment plans, surgical procedures, pre and post-operative care, etc.
• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed
• Collaborates with physician and staff as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff
• Always displays a caring and professional attitude
• Passion for pediatric patients and families
• 13-hour clinical shifts. Both day and night call

Knowledge, Education and Experience Required:

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies
• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner preferred
• 5 years’ experience as a Pediatric APRN or PA-C in an ICU or acute care setting (Highly preferred)
• Strong communication skills
• “Team player” mentality
• Preference given to “nocturnist” applicants

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida APRN license (or eligibility to obtain FL licensure)
• Certification by Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) (Highly preferred)
• BLS, and PALS certification required
• Candidate must be able to successfully pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen

Location: Celebration, FL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Hematology / Oncology

About the practice:

The Hematology & Oncology practice at Celebration/Kissimmee is affiliated with one of the most comprehensive cancer programs in the state, the AdventHealth Cancer Institute. The multidisciplinary team of specialists provides treatment for all cancers, in and outpatient chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and symptom management associated with cancer, blood disorders. Patients have access to a multitude of cancer support and resources, including access to national clinical trials, cancer care coordinator and oncology social worker. Our physicians are board certified in oncology and internal medicine and bring nearly a century of extensive clinical experience in the treatment of cancers and blood diseases.

General Summary:

The Advanced Practice Provider, under the supervision of the Physician(s) who acts as the collaborative practitioner(s), is responsible for:

• Performs physical examinations of patient’s evaluation and treatment of oncology and Hematology patients within the hospital setting.
• Locations include Celebration and Kissimmee.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, such as routine laboratory, X-ray, etc.
• Monitors the patient’s course of treatment and makes appropriate referral to either a physician or specialist, as needed.
• Treatment and management to a wide variety of cancers including but not limited to breast, lung, gastrointestinal, head and neck, and urologic, along with chronic leukemias and lymphomas.
• Collaborates with physician supervisor and staff, as necessary to provide consistent care to patients and support to staff.
• Displays a caring and professional attitude at all time as well as maintaining personal and professional growth.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Required: 1-3 years of experience as APRN or PA-C in Hematology/Oncology
• The hospitals that will be covered: AdventHealth Celebration and AdventHealth Kissimmee
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the public
• Strong communication skills and strong medical decision-making skills are a must
• Strong clinical background with an emphasis on oncology related conditions
• Candidate must be able to pass a third-party background check and pre-employment drug screen

Required Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Studies

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA license
• ANCC, AANP (or equivalent) certification is required
• BLS and ACLS required
• ONS Certification preferred