Acute Pain Service Nurse Practitioner
MedStar Health · Baltimore, MD
Posted October 17, 2026
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital · 201 E University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD, US, 21218
- Pay: $115,000 – $190,000 per year
- Schedule: Full Time, Day
- Location: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
- MedStar Job ID: 162141
MedStar Medical Group Anesthesiology is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Acute Pain Service (APS) consulting team that goes between sister campuses, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (MUMH) and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital (MGSH). The NP will rotate between these two closely affiliated sites, fostering a well-rounded clinical experience while remaining part of a cohesive team.
As part of a cohesive and highly specialized APS team, the NP will play a vital role in advancing pain management practices while working closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary care teams in a hospital setting. This role offers a high-impact clinical experience within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, serving a diverse patient population across a wide range of complex surgical services.
New graduates are welcome to apply. Interested nurse practitioners with FNP or AGACNP certification are encouraged to apply, as well.
Position Overview
The Nurse Practitioner will function as a clinical consultant within a multidisciplinary team, managing both acute and chronic pain for hospitalized patients. Key responsibilities include:
- Rounding daily on new and established patients
- Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and perioperative evaluations
- Performing histories and physicals (H&Ps), interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing care plans
- Prescribing and managing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain treatments
- Managing epidural and peripheral nerve catheters
- Documenting clinical findings in progress notes
- Educating patients and families on pain management strategies
- Providing pain management education and serving as a clinical resource for healthcare team members across the institution
Position will include mandatory 6-8 weeks of initial, comprehensive training at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.
Full-Time Schedule (1.0FTE): Monday – Friday, (5) 8s, daytime hours; no weeknights, weekend or on-call responsibilities.
What We Offer
As a valued member of MedStar Medical Group Anesthesiology, you will receive:
- Comprehensive compensation package and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with retirement plan matching
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Annual continuing education (CE) allowance
- Full reimbursement for licensure and credentialing expenses
Interested NPs, apply today!
Employer
MedStar Health
MedStar Health is the largest health system and the largest provider of healthcare services in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore region. A non-profit organization, MedStar brings together 30,000 associates working at 10 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care sites, more than 700 access points of care across more than 225 zip codes in 17 counties in Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia.
The MedStar system includes:
- Hospitals including MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial, MedStar Franklin Square, MedStar Good Samaritan, MedStar Harbor, MedStar Montgomery, MedStar Southern Maryland and MedStar St. Mary's
- MedStar Medical Group, one of the nation's 15 largest medical groups, plus ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care and primary care practices across the region
- One of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, with major research and innovation platforms
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose MedStar:
- Published hiring ranges on every position
- The largest employed anesthesia group in the region, with MDAs, CRNAs and CAAs employed directly by the health system
- Productivity and quality incentives, paid malpractice, CME time and allowance, and 403(b), 457(b) and 457(f) retirement plans on many roles
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility as a non-profit employer
Recognition: MedStar Health has been named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces" by Newsweek (including Inclusion and Diversity, Women, Parents and Families, Mental Wellbeing and Healthcare) and one of "America's Best Employers" by Forbes. MedStar is committed to equity for all people and communities.