Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care

Davenport, IA 52803

Specialty Critical Care
Profession Nurse Practitioner

MercyOne Genesis Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Pulmonary Critical Care (Nocturnist) - $10k Starting Bonus!


Location: Davenport, Iowa 
Schedule: Friday–Sunday | 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM 

Position Overview: 
MercyOne Genesis is seeking a highly skilled and autonomous Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our Pulmonary Critical Care team in a dedicated nocturnist role. This position provides overnight, on-site coverage at our Davenport campus, supporting ICU patients and collaborating with pulmonologists to ensure high-quality, continuous care. 

This is a key role focused on maintaining stability and continuity of care overnight, with a strong emphasis on independent clinical decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Provide comprehensive overnight coverage for ICU patients at the Davenport campus 
  • Perform cross-coverage and ongoing management of critically ill patients 
  • Respond to acute changes in patient condition, including rapid responses and codes 
  • Collaborate with on-call pulmonologists as needed while functioning with a high degree of autonomy 
  • Perform procedures within scope of practice (e.g., central lines, arterial lines, intubations – depending on experience and privileging) 
  • Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record 
  • Communicate effectively with nursing staff, respiratory therapy, and multidisciplinary teams 
  • Support continuity of care through thorough handoffs to daytime teams 

Qualifications: 

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program 
  • Board certification as an NP or PA 
  • Active or eligible for licensure in Iowa 
  • Minimum of 1–2 years of ICU, critical care, or pulmonary experience preferred 
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions in a high-acuity environment 
  • Strong procedural skills preferred 
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities 

Schedule & Lifestyle: 

  • Three overnight shifts per week (Friday–Sunday, 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM) 
  • Consistent schedule offering predictability and work-life balance 

Why Join MercyOne Genesis: 

  • Practice within a collaborative Pulmonary Critical Care team across a trusted regional health system 
  • High level of autonomy with physician support available 
  • Opportunity to contribute to high-quality ICU care in a community-focused setting 
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package 

We offer:
• Competitive compensation 
• PTO/CME PTO 
• CME Allowance  
• Malpractice Insurance covered, including tail coverage 
• Benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance options 
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match 
• Our physician-lead medical group promotes leadership, wellness and work-life balance, providing resources to achieve your goals.

Please let me know if you would like to be a part of the future of excellent patient care at MercyOne. 

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