Job Overview Palm Health is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled
CVICU/CTICU
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a top "A grade" hospital in Chicago, Illinois to support a high volume cardiac surgery service line on an ongoing locums basis. The facility offers a flexible day shift schedule of 8-, 10, and 12--hour shifts, a competitive pay, and Palm Health will cover travel costs including: flight, lodging/hotel, rental car/ gas mileage. Details Manage post-operative cardiothoracic surgical patients in the ICU, including hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and titration of vasoactive/inotropic support Perform daily rounds, H&Ps, progress notes, and discharge planning in collaboration with the cardiothoracic surgery and critical care teams Manage chest tubes, arterial lines, central lines, and other invasive monitoring devices Order and interpret diagnostic studies (labs, imaging, echocardiograms) relevant to cardiothoracic ICU care Manage mechanical circulatory support devices (IABP, ECMO, VADs) in coordination with surgical/perfusion teams, as applicable to scope Day shift coverage Flexible scheduling: 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts Travel, Housing, Rental car and Malpractice included!