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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Critical Care

Providence

Santa Rosa, CAPer Diem$94.55–119.57/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$94.55–119.57/hr
Location
Santa Rosa, CA
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Providence Medical Group seeks a per-diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for its critical care team, practicing in Santa Rosa and Petaluma. The role offers meaningful autonomy and support from experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment serving Sonoma County. The position includes 10–12-hour day shifts and does not require call.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Critical CareIntubationCentral Line PlacementArterial Line PlacementThoracentesisParacentesisCritical Situation ManagementCode Management

Qualifications

Accredited NP or PA Program1+ Years Critical Care APP Experience1+ Years ICU/Critical Care Nursing Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Critical Care – Santa Rosa and Petaluma, CA (464703)

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Sonoma County

Providence Medical Group is seeking a per diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our critical care team, where advanced practice clinicians are trusted with meaningful autonomy and backed by exceptional support. In this role, you’ll practice in both Santa Rosa and Petaluma, CA which are surrounded by rolling hills, scenic landscapes, and the welcoming spirit of wine country—while contributing to a mission‑driven team dedicated to serving patients across Sonoma County. Here, you’ll work within a collaborative environment that values your clinical judgment, empowers you to practice at the top of your license, and ensures you’re supported by experienced colleagues, well‑established care systems, and a shared commitment to compassionate, high‑quality care.

At Providence, we are mission focused and community centric, with a proud 150+ year heritage of caring for patients from all walks of life, including the disadvantaged, underserved and uninsured.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of accredited NP or PA program

  • 1+ years of Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider experience.

  • 1+ years of ICU/critical care nursing experience preferred

  • Proficiency with procedures including intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, thoracentesis, and paracentesis required

  • Ability to manage critical situations and codes

The Value of Working with Us:

  • Per Diem

  • 10–12-hour shifts between 7am-7pm

  • No call required

  • Providence Medical Group providers are eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

  • Compensation is between $94.55-$119.57 per hour

The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital/ED call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, a CME allowance and other benefits offered by the medical group. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.

Working in Northern California

Providence Medical Group provides high-quality care for Sonoma County and surrounding communities. Our regional group has nearly 500 physicians/APCs and a tradition of excellence that extends from routine care to leading-edge surgical procedures. The Sonoma market has 40+ clinic locations. Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, the region’s only Level II Trauma Center, has served the community for 70+ years and is accompanied by hospitals in Healdsburg and Petaluma that provide compassionate care to all.

Living in Northern California

Sonoma County’s rolling hills, picturesque vineyards and rugged coastline offer stunning natural beauty just a short drive away from Santa Rosa, the area’s urban center. The region is home to world-class wineries and cuisine, presented in a casual and inviting atmosphere. The county offers a strong sense of community, and families can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities in the area’s state and regional parks. Higher education is easily accessible at Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University.

Working for Providence

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Northern California, Providence provides health care services to Eureka, Fortuna, Healdsburg, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 464703 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Advanced Practice Job Function: Provider Job Schedule: Per-Diem Job Shift: Day Career Track: Clinical Professional Department: 7520 INTENSIVISTS CA PSRMH SANTA ROSA Address: CA Santa Rosa 1165 Montgomery Dr Work Location: Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $N/A - $N/A The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

How this job compares

Set against the 10,061 open Nurse Practitioner jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$94.55–119.57/hr
  • California median$92–115/hr135 hourly ranges
  • US median$46–85/hr2,536 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $107.06/hr, is 8% above the California median midpoint ($99/hr) — in the middle half of Nurse Practitioner hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 390 open Nurse Practitioner jobs in California and 10,061 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Nurse Practitioner postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (2,971 postings).
Education
3,620 of the 10,061 open Nurse Practitioner jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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