Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

Permanent Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic SurgeryColorado Springs, COPosition Type: PermanentSpecialty: Surgery CardiothoracicLocation: Colorado Springs, ColoradoShift: Full-time Days + rotating callPosition Details:Patient Population: Adult cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery patientsSetting: Hospital (Cardiac Surgery, ICU/CVICU, OR, Clinic)Responsibilities:Provide advanced clinical care for cardiothoracic surgery patientsAssist in cardiac surgeries including first assist and endoscopic vein harvestingManage ICU/CVICU, floor, and clinic patientsConduct rounding, evaluations, and follow-up careParticipate in 2 full clinic days weeklyRotate through OR coverage Monday FridayOrder/interpret diagnostics and labsDevelop care plans and prescribe medicationsPerform bedside proceduresMaintain timely documentationCollaborate with multidisciplinary cardiac surgery teamRequired Procedures:Endoscopic vein harvestingFirst assisting in cardiac surgeryBedside procedures appropriate to cardiothoracic populationEMR System: Not specifiedSupport Staff: Cardiac surgeons, physicians, intensivists, multidisciplinary care teamDays Per Month: Full-time scheduleOn-Call/Weekends:1:4 5 weekday call1:4 5 weekend callIn-house NP covers 8:30pm 6:30amSubmission Requirements:Graduate of accredited NP program (Master s degree)ANCC or AANPCB certificationMinimum 3+ years cardiac/cardiovascular surgery experience with ICU managementExperience with endoscopic vein harvesting and first assistingActive Colorado licenseDEABLS (AHA or ARC)Full prescriptive authorityNPDB self-query (within 30 days)No sanctions/exclusionsCOVID vaccinationPermanent placement fee $18K noted in submissionNo visa supportNo locums or locums-to-perm candidatesJoin us today!

Created: 2026-03-01