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Intensivist--Cardiac ICU

Nevada System of Higher Education·Naperville, Illinois

$250 - $325/hr·Full Time·On Site·5-10 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive critical care for post-cardiac surgery and complex cardiovascular patients in a 22-bed ICU. Lead multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with cardiac surgery and cardiology teams to manage critically ill patients.

• Position Highlights • Position

  • Intensivist – Cardiac ICU
  • Location: Naperville, Illinois
  • Hospital: Edward Hospital (309-bed tertiary care hospital)
  • ICU
  • Type: Cardiac ICU (22 beds; co-located with a separate Neuro ICU service)
  • Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Clinical
  • Commitment: 162, 12-hour shifts annually = 1.0 FTE
  • Night
  • Shifts: None required A Brief Overview The purpose of this position is to provide high-quality, appropriate, and cost-effective critical care to patients in the Cardiac ICU, with a primary focus on post–cardiac surgery and complex cardiovascular disease. This role offers a daytime-only schedule within a highly collaborative and well-supported care model. About the Cardiac ICU
  • 22-bed Cardiac-Neuro ICU (separate Neuro-ICU service)
  • Average daily census: 12–14 patients
  • Primary patient population includes:
  • Post–open heart cardiac surgery patients
  • Acute coronary syndromes, including STEMI
  • Post-cardiac procedural patients
  • Advanced heart failure
  • Electrophysiology-related admissions
  • Other complex cardiovascular disease states
  • The Cardiac ICU is co-located with a Neuro ICU that is staffed and managed by a separate dedicated Neuro ICU team Staffing & Coverage Model
  • Daytime coverage:
  • In-house cardiac intensivist
  • Dedicated APC support Monday–Friday 7a-5p
  • Nighttime coverage:
  • In-house APC coverage for 12-hour night shifts
  • Overnight medical intensivist available for new admissions and acute medical concerns
  • Cardiac intensivist available by phone as backup support as needed
  • This structure provides strong overnight coverage while preserving a daytime-only intensivist role What You Will Do
  • Provide comprehensive critical care management for post–cardiac surgery and complex cardiology patients
  • Lead multidisciplinary rounds for Cardiac ICU patients
  • Collaborate closely with:
  • Cardiac surgery
  • Cardiology (interventional, heart failure, electrophysiology)
  • APC colleagues and ICU nursing staff
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat critically ill cardiovascular patients
  • Supervise and support APCs involved in cardiac ICU care
  • Exercise independent medical judgment in all aspects of patient care
  • Order and interpret diagnostic studies, procedures, and therapeutic interventions
  • Prescribe evidence-based therapies for critically ill cardiac patients
  • Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Epic
  • Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and program development
  • Contribute to education of staff, trainees, and learners as assigned What You Will Need
  • MD or DO
  • Fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine
  • Cardiac Critical Care, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Anesthesia Critical Care, or equivalent experience
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine
  • Active Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain)
  • Current DEA registration
  • ACLS certification
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary cardiac care team Benefits
  • Competitive compensation: 250-325 hourly based on experience
  • Daytime-only intensivist schedule (no required nights)
  • Career pathways supporting leadership and professional growth
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Retirement plans with employer match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness program incentives
  • Free on-site parking
  • Community involvement opportunities

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO with fellowship training and board certification/eligibility in Critical Care Medicine. Must possess an active Illinois medical license, DEA registration, and ACLS certification.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Safety
  • Quality Improvement
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Epic EHR
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Patient Diagnosis
  • Evidence-Based Therapy
  • Cardiovascular Disease Treatment
  • Post-Cardiac Surgery Care
  • Cardiac ICU Management

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Community Involvement Opportunities
  • Retirement Plans With Employer Match
  • Free On-site Parking
  • Wellness Program Incentives

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Salary
$250 - $325/hr
Location
Naperville, Illinois
Posted
May 19, 2026
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Nevada System of Higher Education

The Nevada System of Higher Education, comprised of two doctoral-granting universities, a state college, four comprehensive community colleges and one environmental research institute, serves the educational and job training needs of Nevada. NSHE provides educational...

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IndustryHigher Education
TypeEducational
Size201-500 employees
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