Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Nocturnist (DOU / Step-Down Unit)Pay: From $115,000 per yearJob Type: Full-timeSchedule: 9-11 Night Shifts per MonthLocation: Ventura County, CaliforniaJoin a Premier Critical Care Team on California's Beautiful Ventura CoastWest Coast Critical Care Specialists is seeking an experienced and motivated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our well-established Intensivist/Pulmonary group providing inpatient nocturnist coverage for the DOU (Step-Down Unit).Located halfway between Santa Barbara and Malibu, Ventura County offers an exceptional quality of life with coastal living, outstanding schools, and year-round outdoor recreation. Recognized by National Geographic as one of the happiest places to live in the USA, the area combines professional opportunity with an unbeatable lifestyle.About the PracticeYou will work alongside on-site Intensivists and Pulmonologists in a highly respected and collaborative environment featuring:Well-established Pulmonary, Intensive Care, and Step-Down ProgramState-of-the-art Critical Care Unit2018 Silver Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care NursesGold Plus Stroke / ELVO Receiving CenterSTEMI Receiving CenterStrong support from consulting specialties including:Interventional RadiologyCardiologyNeurologyGastroenterologyNephrologySurgeryInpatient care is provided at:St. John's Regional Medical CenterSt. John's Hospital CamarilloResponsibilitiesProvide overnight inpatient coverage for the DOU (Step-Down Unit)Collaborate closely with Intensivists, Pulmonologists, and consulting physiciansAssess, diagnose, and manage medically complex patientsParticipate in high-quality, patient-centered critical careQualificationsCalifornia PA or NP license (completed or in process)ACLS certificationStrong Internal Medicine foundationPulmonary medicine experience preferredBilingual English/Spanish is a plusMinimum 2 years of PA/ACNP experience preferredCompensation & BenefitsWe offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package including:Competitive salary starting at $115,000+Loan repayment assistanceRetention bonus after 1 yearAnnual CME stipendMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance stipendShort-term and Long-term disability coverage401(k) and Roth retirement plansPaid time offFlexible schedulingExcellent work/life balanceWhy Ventura County?Enjoy:Easy commutes from top-rated Blue Ribbon School neighborhoodsOutstanding restaurants and cultural venuesWorld-class outdoor activities including hiking, biking, surfing, and water sportsCoastal California living with access to both Santa Barbara and MalibuWork Location: In personMedical Specialty: Critical & Intensive Care

Created: 2026-05-12