This role sits at the heart of high-acuity neurological care, where clinical precision and rapid decision-making directly influence patient outcomes. As part of a specialized neurocritical care team, you will help manage some of the most complex and dynamic cases in acute care medicine while advancing your expertise in a highly collaborative academic environment.
Join UVA Health’s Neurocritical Care team and contribute to a closed Neurosciences ICU delivering advanced, multidisciplinary care. This role offers a distinctive blend of high-intensity ICU practice and intermediate care, creating both clinical depth and sustainable balance for experienced and early-career APPs alike.
This position offers a unique dual-practice model across the Neuro ICU and Neuro Intermediate Care Unit, providing continuous exposure to both high-acuity and step-down patient populations. You will manage your own patient panel while collaborating closely with neurology, neurosurgery, anesthesia, and critical care teams in a fast-paced, academically rich environment.
On a typical day, you will:
Provide direct care to patients with intracranial hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, spinal cord injury, status epilepticus, and post-operative neurosurgical conditions
Participate in 24/7 ICU coverage, including rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays (40 hours/week)
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including APPs, residents, fellows, and attending physicians
This is an ideal opportunity for an APP who thrives in complexity, values clinical ownership, and is motivated to deepen expertise in neurocritical care.
Advanced Practice Provider Scope of Practice:
Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.
UVA Health offers a compelling environment for APPs seeking both clinical excellence and long-term career growth within an academic medical center recognized for innovation and patient-centered care.
Academic Medical Center Excellence
Practice within a nationally recognized academic health system where interdisciplinary collaboration, research exposure, and continuous learning are embedded in daily care delivery.
Highly Collaborative Team Environment
Join a well-established, high-performing team with a wide range of experience levels, fostering mentorship, knowledge sharing, and long-term stability.
Why People Love Living in Charlottesville:
Charlottesville offers a rare combination of vibrant culture and everyday livability, making it especially appealing for healthcare professionals seeking balance. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides immediate access to hiking, cycling, and outdoor recreation, while also offering a thriving food scene, local wineries, and a welcoming community. With its blend of academic energy, historic charm, and manageable pace of life, Charlottesville supports both professional fulfillment and personal well-being for individuals and families alike.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
Experience: Department and unit specific.
Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The pay range for this role is $129,323.00 - $185,265.60 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
