Cardiac Critical Care, NP​/PA-Nocturnist

Cardiac Critical Care, NP/PA‑Nocturnist – Christiana Care

Christiana Care is recruiting for a highly motivated and skilled Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work as a Nocturnist in our Cardiovascular Critical Care Complex.

Base Pay Range: $/yr – $/yr

Responsibilities include admitting and managing multiple critically ill patients in collaboration with intensivists, fellows, and residents. You will work in a high‑acuity, fast‑paced environment with a high level of autonomy. Preferred: at least 1 year of critical care experience; new graduates will be considered.

Hours:

7 p.m.–7 a.m. with flexible scheduling and a generous stipend paid biweekly.

• Competitive compensation
• PTO and PTO Cash Out Program
• $2,250 CME Allowance + 5 CME Days
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plans
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

• Physician Assistant: graduate of an ARC‑PA accredited physician assistant program and NCCPA Certification
• Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: certification required
• Preferred minimum 1‑year critical care experience; new graduates considered
• License or license eligible for the State of Delaware
• Prescriptive authority and controlled substance license for Delaware Federal DEA registration
• ACLS certification

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

Post End Date: Dec 3, 2026

EEO Posting Statement: Christiana Care offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, and an employee assistance program.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.