Critical Care Career

Critical Care Nurse Practitioner

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Expertise. Teamwork. Purpose.

In critical care, APPs are essential to delivering high-acuity, evidence-based care when it matters most. You bring advanced clinical skill, adaptability, and calm leadership to complex ICU environments—ensuring timely interventions and seamless coordination across multidisciplinary teams.

As part of the largest Critical Care organization in the U.S., you are supported by a national infrastructure and a collaborative culture that values your expertise. Whether practicing on-site or through Tele-ICU, you are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of critically ill patients.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Experienced
Shift: Day
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000303

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Critical Care

Transform patient care and community as a Nurse Practitioner at DCH Regional Medical Center

Join a team committed to uncompromising care and collaboration. As a DCH Regional Medical Center nurse practitioner, you’ll work alongside trusted colleagues to deliver exceptional care and help shape outcomes that matter for patients and the community.

Local Team Collaboration:

Join our close-knit team of 6 physicians and 2 advanced practitioners at DCH Regional Medical Center
Work alongside a dedicated team actively involved in work groups such as practice guidelines, the code blue committee, and the ICU celebration of life committee.

Qualifications:

Acute Care Certified Nurse Practitioner.
Prior inpatient APP practice experience is required. Training is available for procedural skills (arterial lines, central lines, intubation).
Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

This is a full-time night position. Our APPs work 12-hour night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM with support from the night Intensivist (1MD & 1 APP 7PM-7AM).
PRN-per diem option available.

Key Responsibilities:

DCH is a 583-bed tertiary care center. We have excellent rapport with subspecialists and the ICU nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and palliative care teams. We have dedicated critical care pharmacists in both ICUs.
Conduct evening rounds, handle new admissions, and perform ICU procedures.

Living and Working in Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa is a welcoming community rich in history and home to the University of Alabama. While the city proudly supports the Crimson Tide, it offers much more, from a thriving economy and a population of nearly 200,000 to abundant outdoor recreation along the Black Warrior River and nearby lakes. Tuscaloosa features several nationally ranked golf courses, a cost of living 12% below the U.S. average, excellent schools, and a vibrant downtown with a lively music scene. Conveniently located less than an hour from Birmingham, residents also enjoy easy access to Atlanta, Nashville, and Gulf Coast beach communities.

Compensation:

Excellent clinical salary

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care:

You deliver precise, patient-centered care in high-stakes moments. We support you with systems that respect your autonomy and elevate your impact because excellence is essential in every decision.
Collaboration:

You are part of a deeply connected team of APPs and intensivists who work side by side, building trust through shared decision-making and multidisciplinary coordination.
Accountability:

You lead with confidence, owning your role in the ICU, contributing to clinical strategy, and driving performance across diverse and complex care environments.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring thoughtful solutions and steady leadership to critical situations, balancing clinical precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

Trainee
Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership
Specialty Leadership

Trainee :
Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care. This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.
Practicing :
Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care. Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Single-site Leadership :
Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Associate Medical Director, or Medical Director. In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.
Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider. These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.
Specialty Leadership :
Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.

Hear from our team

“At Sound, we don’t just hire APPs—we invest in them. From structured onboarding to ongoing collaboration with central services, we make sure our APPs have the foundation to thrive..”

April Burke,
Chief Advanced Practice Officer