Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC / AGACNP-BC)
Lynwood, California

Daytime ICU role | Pulmonary & Critical Care team | Procedural training | 1099 independent contractor

St. Francis Medical Center is seeking a Daytime Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join its Pulmonary & Critical Care team in Lynwood, California. This opportunity offers a collaborative ICU environment with strong physician support and the ability to develop procedural skills while managing critically ill patients in a high-acuity hospital setting.

The incoming provider will work closely with pulmonary and critical care physicians while helping manage ICU patients and responding to urgent clinical events within the hospital.

Position Highlights

• Daytime ICU coverage within the Pulmonary & Critical Care service

• 1099 independent contractor model

• Collaborative practice with attending physicians and ICU care teams

• Opportunity to perform central lines and intubations (training available)

• Rapid response and code coverage responsibilities

• Strong clinical mentorship and procedural development

Practice Overview

St. Francis Medical Center serves the Southeast Los Angeles region with a busy ICU environment where advanced practice providers play an important role in patient management and care coordination.

The ACNP will collaborate with intensivists, hospitalists, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams to deliver high-quality critical care services in a fast-paced clinical environment.

What You'll Do

• Provide daytime ICU patient management and rounding

• Respond to rapid response calls and code events

• Perform procedures such as central lines and intubations

• Conduct critical care assessments and treatment planning

• Collaborate with attending physicians and multidisciplinary ICU teams

• Participate in ongoing clinical training and professional development

Schedule

Full-Time

• Daytime ICU coverage with flexible shift scheduling

• Combination of patient management, procedures, and rounding

What We're Looking For

• Board-Certified ACNP-BC or AGACNP-BC

• Active California NP license and DEA (or ability to obtain)

• 1–2 years of inpatient NP experience (ICU or hospitalist preferred)

• Strong clinical judgment and interest in critical care procedures

• Team-oriented mindset and commitment to patient-centered care

Compensation

• 1099 independent contractor

• $900 – $1,000 per shift (based on experience)

• Opportunities for additional shifts

• Malpractice coverage

About Prime Healthcare

Prime Healthcare is an award-winning, physician-founded health system established in 2001 by cardiologist Dr. Prem Reddy and headquartered in Ontario, California. The organization operates 54 hospitals across 15 states and more than 360 outpatient locations, with nearly 60,000 employees and affiliated physicians delivering care to millions of patients annually.

Nationally recognized for clinical excellence and patient safety, Prime Healthcare is committed to strengthening community hospitals and expanding access to high-quality care across the United States. Twenty-one hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity.

Living in Lynwood, California

Located in Los Angeles County, Lynwood offers convenient access to major freeways, coastal communities, and downtown Los Angeles. With year-round sunshine and proximity to beaches, entertainment, and cultural attractions, the area provides an excellent Southern California lifestyle.

Interested in Learning More?

We welcome confidential conversations with Acute Care Nurse Practitioners interested in joining the Pulmonary & Critical Care team at St. Francis Medical Center.