Location: FL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care

APP Opportunities with AdventHealth Medical Group Critical Care in Central/West Florida 

At AdventHealth, experienced clinicians are empowered to practice with purpose. Our Critical Care APPs are trusted partners in delivering high-acuity, evidence-based care to the sickest patients in our communities. If you are an experienced ICU APP seeking clinical autonomy, strong physician collaboration, and a stable, mission-driven organization, this role is built for you.

We are actively expanding our closed ICU programs and are seeking experienced Physician Assistants and Acute Care APRNs to join our Critical Care teams across Central and West Florida.

Current Campuses Hiring

• Tampa
• Carrollwood
• Port Charlotte
• Ocala
• Additional locations coming soon

The Opportunity

This role is designed for APPs who are confident managing complex critical care patients and want to work at the top of their scope. Our APPs are deeply integrated into the ICU care model, contributing to clinical decision-making, procedural excellence, quality initiatives, and team mentorship. You will collaborate closely with Intensivists in a closed ICU environment while maintaining a high degree of professional autonomy and accountability.

What You’ll Do

• Independently evaluate and manage critically ill ICU patients under physician supervision
• Perform comprehensive histories and focused physical exams with advanced clinical reasoning
• Order, interpret, and act on complex diagnostic and laboratory data
• Lead management of acute decompensation and initiate emergent interventions
• Formulate and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians
• Perform advanced ICU procedures, including but not limited too: Central venous and arterial line placement, advanced airway management
• Actively participate in quality improvement efforts, performance initiatives, and clinical research
• Serve as a mentor and clinical resource for nursing staff and learners as appropriate

Schedule

• 14 shifts per month
• 12-hour shifts: 7 – 7
• Nights required

Why Experienced APPs Choose AdventHealth

• Highly collaborative, physician-led ICU teams
• A system that values advanced practice leadership and clinical judgment
• Robust onboarding tailored to experienced clinicians
• CME allowance to support ongoing professional growth
• Health benefits starting Day 1
• Annual personal leave
• Long-term career stability in a growing healthcare system

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing with Acute Care Certification (APRN), or Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies Experience (Required)
• APRN: 1–3 years of recent ICU experience
• PA: 3+ years of ICU experience, or 5+ years in a surgical or critical care–adjacent specialty
• Active, unrestricted Florida APRN or PA-C license
• Acute Care Certification (APRN required)
• BLS and ACLS required
• FCCS and/or ATLS strongly preferred

If you’re ready to deepen your impact, lead with expertise, and work alongside a respected critical care team, we invite you to join AdventHealth’s ICU APP community.

Location: Kissimmee, FL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology

AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Kissimmee

Nurse Practitioner, ARNP or Physician Assistant, PA-C

Full-Time Position

Join AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Kissimmee and become part of a growing, patient-centered cardiovascular team serving one of Central Florida's fastest-growing communities. Working alongside experienced cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, and fellow APPs, you'll have the opportunity to build lasting patient relationships while caring for a diverse patient population across the continuum of cardiovascular care. You'll play an important role in helping patients achieve better heart health and long-term wellness through compassionate, whole-person care.

General Summary:

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

• Build lasting relationships with patients while providing comprehensive outpatient cardiovascular care, from new consultations to long-term disease management
• Partner with an experienced team of cardiologists and interventional cardiologists to deliver coordinated, evidence-based care
• Care for patients across the full spectrum of cardiovascular health, from prevention and risk reduction to the management of complex chronic cardiac conditions
• Common areas of focus include coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular disease, peripheral artery disease, and cardiovascular risk management.
• Care for patients in both our Kissimmee and Partin Settlement clinic locations, helping expand access to high-quality heart care throughout the community
• Practice with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating within a supportive, team-oriented environment

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Passion for cardiovascular care and building lasting patient relationships
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to team-based care
• Confidence managing a diverse cardiovascular patient population in an outpatient setting
• Dedication to compassionate, whole-person care
• Bilingual or fluent in Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply

Schedule Details:

• Monday – Friday
• Primary Campus: AH Kissimmee
• Flexibility to cover Partin Settlement clinics on scheduled days

Licensure, Certification, and Registration:

• Current, valid Florida APRN or PA license or ability to obtain
• ANCC, AANP or NCCPA certification required.
• Current BLS and ACLS
• CVNP-BC or CVPA-BC a plus

Location: Kissimmee, FL - Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Cardiovascular Surgery

AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiovascular Surgery - Outpatient

Nurse Practitioner, APRN or Physician Assistant, PA-C

Serving AdventHealth Celebration

Join a high-performing Cardiovascular Surgery team providing comprehensive outpatient care for patients before and after cardiac surgery. This role offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in the surgical management of complex cardiovascular conditions while partnering closely with cardiovascular surgeons throughout the continuum of care.

As an integral member of the team, you will evaluate and manage patients in the clinic setting, providing preoperative assessments, postoperative follow-up care, wound management, patient education, and ongoing clinical support. The APP serves as a key clinical resource for patients navigating their surgical journey, helping optimize outcomes through evidence-based care and close collaboration with the surgical team.

Scope of Practice

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including histories, physical examinations, and treatment planning.
• Manage patients throughout the preoperative and postoperative phases of cardiac surgery.
• Provide follow-up care, postoperative monitoring, wound assessments, dressing changes, and treatment of surgical site complications.
• Coordinate care plans and patient education to support recovery and long-term cardiovascular health.
• Triage and manage patient inquiries related to surgical preparation, recovery, medications, and symptoms.
• Collaborate closely with cardiovascular surgeons and multidisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Care for patients with a variety of cardiovascular conditions and comorbidities, including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, COPD, and other complex medical conditions.

Why Join Our Team?

• 100% outpatient position with no inpatient rounding or call responsibilities.
• Opportunity to develop specialized expertise in cardiovascular surgery and postoperative patient management.
• Work alongside experienced cardiovascular surgeons in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Meaningful patient relationships through longitudinal care before and after life-changing cardiac procedures.
• Stable weekday schedule that supports work-life balance.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• 100% outpatient practice

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Cardiovascular surgery, cardiology, cardiac critical care, or related cardiovascular experience preferred.
• Ability to independently assess, diagnose, and manage complex patient populations.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative specialty practice.

Licensure & Certification

• Current Florida APRN or Physician Assistant license (or eligibility to obtain).
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.

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

Start your life-changing journey today!

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)

Start your life-changing journey today!

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)

Start your life-changing journey today!

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)

Start your life-changing journey today!

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