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Posted 2 Jul 2026
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner | Easy Commute From Fresno!
Sound Physicians
📍 Visalia
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Job description
<p><strong>Expertise. Teamwork. Purpose.</strong></p><p>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.<br><br>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.</p><p><strong>Advance Clinical Excellence as a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner in Visalia, CA</strong></p><p>Our mission in Visalia is to provide "better" in every sense-better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let's talk.</p><p><strong>Local Team Collaboration:</strong></p><ul><li><p>We are a closely knit, established team of 10 physicians and 7 Advanced Practice Providers.</p></li><li><p>Kaweah Health is a 600-bed level III trauma center and a stroke center with about 310 inpatient beds. We provide care in a 21 bed MICU, 20 bed CVICU, and 42 bed ICCU.</p></li><li><p>APP will cover the ICCU with onsite intensivist support from 7pm-7am. There are two Intensivists in the MICU and CVICU overnight.</p></li><li><p>The ICCU is an extension of the MICU. In the ICCU we have insulin drips, low-dose pressors, BiPAP, trach, and vented patients. APP has support via the intensivist, but will work independently, performing ICU procedures (central lines, arterial lines, and intubations).</p></li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.</p></li><li><p>Preferably prior Critical Care experience as an ACNP.</p></li><li><p>A commitment to excellence in clinical service, with strong problem-solving abilities essential for the ICU setting. In this role you will care for a variety of complex critically ill patients and perform bedside ICU procedures.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Scheduling:</strong></p><ul><li><p>12-14 night shifts per month. We collaborate to manage the schedule as equitably as possible, ensuring team members achieve an outstanding work/family life balance.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Admit patients to the Stepdown / Intermediate Critical Care Unit (ICCU) and consult for critical care with on-site intensivist support.</p></li><li><p>Cross-cover existing Sound Stepdown/ ICCU patients by receiving and giving sign-out to the oncoming day team.</p></li><li><p>Perform common bedside critical care procedures including most commonly central lines, arterial lines, intubations in the ICUs and ICCUs as needed.</p></li><li><p>Initiate and continue goals of care discussions and family updates as appropriate.</p></li><li><p>Utilize Cerner, the hospital's electronic health informatics platform, to ensure efficient and accurate patient care documentation.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Living and Working in Visalia:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Our location is the gateway to the Sierra Mountain Range. We are about an hour from Kings Canyon, Yosemite, and Sierra National Forrest. Year-round Mediterranean climate with access to excellent hiking and outdoor activities. Overall low cost of living and exceptional schools make for an excellent place to call home.</p></li><li><p>Several team members commute from Fresno/Clovis, a larger community, about 50 minutes north of Visalia.</p></li><li><p>Central Location: Fresno/Clovis/Visalia is roughly a 3-hour drive to Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo.</p></li><li><p>Median home price in Fresno is $375k, $497k in Clovis, & $369k in Visalia.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Rewards and Compensation:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Compensation is based upon experience. Salary for candidates with previous ICU NP experience is between $224,640-$262,080 depending on shift commitment (12-14 nights per month).</p></li><li><p>Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.</p></li><li><p>401k with matching contributions.</p></li><li><p>Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.</p></li><li><p>Mental health counseling.</p></li><li><p>Annual CME allowance.</p></li><li><p>Relocation assistance available.</p></li><li><p>Leadership development programs.</p></li><li><p>Continuing education and professional licensing support.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p>