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She Recruits LLC

Intensivist (CTICU)

Yonkers, NY · On-site

$350K - $425K/yr

Shifts : 3 x 12-hour night shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays. * Compensation : $350,000-$425,000, depending on experience. (Let's be honest, that's not bad for nights, right?) * Start Date

TeamHealth

Intensivist in Edison, NJ

Edison, NJ · On-site

$211 - $246/hr

Description Are you an intensivist with a passion for providing the highest quality of care? If so ... Escape to Staten Island or New York City for the weekend, where beaches, Broadway, upscale shopping ...

TeamHealth

Intensivist in Edison, NJ

Edison, NJ · On-site

$438K - $515K/yr

Escape to Staten Island or New York City for the weekend, where beaches, Broadway, upscale shopping ... Job Benefits - Join a well-established intensivist group - 7 on/ 7 off working schedule - 12-hour ...

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How much do weekend intensivist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend intensivist in New York is $414,980.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $404,800.00 and $437,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend intensivist?

Weekend Intensivists are physicians, typically specializing in critical care or intensive care medicine, who provide care to critically ill patients during weekends. Their primary responsibility is to manage patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) during hours when regular weekday intensivists may not be present. This role helps ensure continuity of high-level care for ICU patients throughout the weekend, addressing any emergencies and making important medical decisions. Weekend intensivists often work in shifts and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend intensivist?

To thrive as a Weekend Intensivist, you need board certification in critical care medicine, strong clinical judgment, and expertise in managing critically ill patients. Familiarity with advanced life support systems, ventilators, electronic medical records, and possibly certifications like ACLS are typically required. Excellent communication, decisive leadership, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential soft skills. These competencies are crucial for ensuring optimal patient outcomes and effective care delivery during high-stress weekend shifts when resources may be limited.

What are some unique challenges faced by a weekend intensivist compared to a weekday intensivist?

Weekend Intensivists often encounter higher patient acuity and reduced staffing levels, which can make decision-making more demanding and require a greater degree of autonomy. Collaboration with on-call specialists and support staff is crucial, as resources may be less readily available than during the week. Additionally, Weekend Intensivists play a key role in maintaining continuity of care by effectively communicating patient status and plans to the weekday teams, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal patient outcomes.

What is the difference between Weekend Intensivist vs Hospitalist?

AspectWeekend IntensivistHospitalist
CredentialsMD/DO, ICU certification, board-certified in critical careMD/DO, general internal medicine or family medicine certification
Work EnvironmentIntensive care units, critical care settingsInpatient hospital wards, general medical units
Employer & IndustryHospitals, ICU services, critical care teamsHospitals, inpatient care teams, general medicine services

Weekend Intensivists focus on providing critical care in ICU settings during weekends, requiring specialized critical care certifications. Hospitalists manage general inpatient care across hospital wards, often working full weekdays. Both roles are essential in hospital medicine but differ in scope, environment, and certification requirements.

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Nighttime Intensivist

Long Island City, NY • On-site

NYU Langone Health System
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$280K - $400K/yr

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Posted 20 days ago

Job description

We seek a dedicated and highly skilled Nighttime Intensivist to join our Department of Medicine at Long Island Community Hospital. The nighttime intensivist will oversee and manage critically ill patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) during overnight shifts. This position ensures continuity of high-quality care for ICU patients and supports the hospital's commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence. MICU and CCU combined have 14 beds.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Clinical Care:

  • Provide direct patient care in the ICU, including assessing, diagnosing, and managing critically ill patients.
  • Perform bedside procedures, including intubations, central line placements, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and arterial line placements.
  • Respond promptly to emergencies, including code blue, rapid response team calls, and acute clinical deterioration of patients.
  • Collaborate with the daytime ICU team to ensure smooth care transitions through detailed handoffs.

  • Supervision and Teaching:
    • Supervise and support residents, advanced practice providers (APPs), and medical staff working overnight.
    • Foster a collaborative learning environment, providing bedside teaching and guidance when appropriate.

  • Communication and Coordination:
    • Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and consultants, to provide comprehensive care.
    • Engage in discussions with families and patients to provide updates, explain complex clinical conditions, and address concerns with empathy.

  • Administrative Duties:
    • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and guidelines for ICU care.
    • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU care and patient outcomes.

  • Quality and patient safety:
    • NYU Langone and LICH are metric-driven organizations and take pride in being the number one hospital in NY state.
    • Hospital-acquired Infections, hospital-acquired conditions, CLABSI, CAUTI, HCAPCS, mortality, and many other quality indicators are monitored closely. We expect everyone to be familiar with those and achieve the given goals.

    Work Schedule:

    • Overnight shifts, typically 7 nights per week (specific schedule to be determined based on department needs).
    • Flexibility for coverage on weekends and holidays as required

    Salary: $280k-$400k

    Qualifications:

    • MD or DO degree with Board Certification/Eligibility in Critical Care Medicine.
    • Unrestricted medical license to practice in NY
    • Proficient in critical care procedures and comfortable managing complex cases independently.
    • Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

    NYU Langone Healthis an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

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