The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Neuro ICU team in downtown Baltimore.

This is an excellent opportunity to practice at a high-acuity academic medical center with strong interdisciplinary collaboration, advanced neurocritical care resources, and access to leading-edge research and innovation.

Position Overview

The NP/PA in the Neuro ICU is responsible for comprehensive inpatient management of critically ill neurological patients in collaboration with physician intensivists and the multidisciplinary care team.

This role emphasizes clinical excellence, care coordination, and evidence-based practice in a fast-paced critical care environment.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage and treat patients in the Neuro ICU in collaboration with attending physicians
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing and laboratory studies
• Coordinate care across physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff
• Facilitate communication between the care team, patients, and families
• Ensure continuity of care through detailed handoffs and documentation
• Integrate current research and best practices into patient management

Practice Environment

• High-acuity Neuro Intensive Care Unit in a major academic medical center
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team including neurocritical care physicians, nurses, and support staff
• Exposure to complex neurological and neurosurgical critical care cases
• Strong emphasis on team-based, evidence-driven care delivery

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Rotating shifts (Neuro ICU coverage model)

Why Join UMMC?

• Academic flagship hospital of the University of Maryland Medical System
• Access to advanced neurocritical care resources and subspecialty support
• Strong culture of teaching, research, and clinical innovation
• Competitive benefits including:
• Tuition support
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
• Prime Baltimore location with access to Washington, D.C., Chesapeake Bay, Philadelphia, and New York

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with completion of NP program
• Active Maryland NP license (or eligibility)
• National certification in specialty area
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required

Physician Assistant

• Completion of an accredited PA program
• Eligible for or active Maryland PA license

Preferred

• Critical care, ICU, or neurology experience
• Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment

Additional Information

UMMS is committed to maintaining a safe and secure hiring process. We will never request banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. 

University of Maryland Medical Center is the Medical System's flagship academic medical center. The hospital provides comprehensive care for the West Baltimore community and tertiary care for Maryland and the surrounding areas.

Key services include:

• R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
• UM Golisano Children's Hospital
• UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Transplant
• Heart and Vascular
• Neurosciences and Stroke
• Time-Sensitive Critical Care
• Women's Health

UMMC’s downtown and midtown campuses together provide more than $318 million a year in services that benefit our community.

The food pantries supported more than 350 families by providing free, healthy food to patients who are food insecure. The mobile market provides access to low cost produce to employees and the community.

The diabetes prevention program screens at risk individuals and refers to diabetes and prevention programs. Community based blood pressure hubs screen for hypertension and provide on-going follow up.

In 2024, more than 250 West Baltimore residents were hired through UMMC’s Career Academy and nearly 100 students from city schools participated in training programs.