Nocturnist ICU APRN/PA - AdventHealth Sebring

Position Overview

Pioneer Critical Care is seeking experienced Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to join our hospital-based critical care team at AdventHealth Sebring. This nocturnist APP role offers 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, with a 7-on/7-off schedule for full-time candidates. Part-time and PRN opportunities may also be available. This is an excellent opportunity to provide high-acuity ICU care within a collaborative, physician-led organization committed to quality, innovation, and compassionate patient care.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide high-quality care for critically ill patients during 12-hour nocturnist shifts.

· Manage complex ICU cases, including acute respiratory failure, shock, sepsis, ventilated patients, and other high-acuity conditions.

· Collaborate with physicians, APP colleagues, nursing, respiratory therapy, hospital teams, and leadership to support seamless patient care.

· Respond to changes in patient status, participate in rapid response events, and escalate care appropriately.

· Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory testing within scope of practice.

· Perform advanced procedures as credentialed, including central and arterial lines, chest tubes, thoracentesis, needle thoracostomy, and intubation.

· Support quality improvement, patient safety, documentation, compliance, and team-based workflow initiatives.

Qualifications

· Current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license, or eligibility for licensure, in Florida.

· Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program; Acute Care NP certification required for APRN candidates when applicable.

· Minimum of 1+ year of APP hospital experience preferred; ICU APP experience strongly preferred.

· Prior ICU RN experience valued.

· Ability or willingness to develop proficiency in advanced critical care procedures within credentialed scope.

· Strong clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, and patient-centered approach to care.

Compensation, Benefits, and Professional Support

· Competitive base compensation commensurate with training and experience.

· Productivity bonus opportunity based on encounter volume.

· Comprehensive benefits, retirement plan options, malpractice coverage, CME support, and credentialing support.

· Supportive physician and APP team culture focused on collaboration, growth, and quality care.

About Pioneer Pulmonology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Pioneer is a physician-owned private practice that has partnered exclusively with AdventHealth for more than 15 years. Our organization supports more than 300 providers across Central and West Florida and is committed to innovation, quality, compassionate care, and strong clinical collaboration.

Team Culture and Community Impact

At Pioneer, exceptional patient care begins with an exceptional team. We foster a supportive environment built on mutual respect, open communication, APP development, provider well-being, and shared commitment to advancing pulmonary and critical care medicine. Through our hospital partnerships and the Pioneer Medical Foundation, our team also supports community-focused care, including weekly clinics for individuals who are homeless or uninsured.

About AdventHealth Sebring

For more than 50 years, AdventHealth Sebring has served Highlands and Hardee counties with whole-person care. The network includes the Sebring hospital campus, facilities in Lake Placid and Wauchula, and multiple outpatient centers. As one of the region’s largest employers, AdventHealth Sebring supports a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services for the community.

About the Community of Sebring

Sebring, known as the “City on the Circle,” is a welcoming community in central Florida’s Highlands County. With a historic downtown, scenic Lake Jackson, and the internationally known Sebring Raceway, the city blends small-town charm with cultural and recreational opportunities. Surrounded by more than 100 lakes and natural preserves such as Highlands Hammock State Park, Sebring offers affordable living, outdoor adventure, and a strong sense of community—making it an ideal place to live and work.