Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant opening in CT Located in

Bridgeport, CT Full-Time, Permanent Practice Overview:

• Full-time Cardiac Surgery APP opportunity in Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Open to Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
• Inpatient cardiac surgical services setting
• Join a busy and growing Department of Cardiac Surgery
• Work under the direction of cardiothoracic surgeons
• Support patient care from admission through discharge across the OR, ICU, and stepdown units
• Responsibilities include first assisting in cardiovascular surgical procedures, preoperative H&Ps, postoperative care, ICU and stepdown management, and inpatient consults
• Endoscopic vessel harvesting experience preferred
• Manage patients with varied critical illness, including comprehensive physical assessments, diagnostic interpretation, hemodynamic and ventilator management, and invasive procedures
• Skills with arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and feeding tubes preferred but not required

• Schedule:

  13-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week
• Rotating schedule includes day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday coverage
• Permanent night shift option may be available
• Strong onboarding, mentorship, and APP development support
• Negotiable bonus opportunity

Compensation & Recruitment Package:

• Extremely competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity negotiable
• Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice
• Additional recruitment details to be discussed during the interview process

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Master's program
• Connecticut PA or APRN license, or eligibility
• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• 1+ years of cardiovascular surgery experience preferred
• 2+ years of PA/APRN critical care experience also considered
• First-assist experience preferred
• Endoscopic vein harvesting skills preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills

Benefits:

• Matching 401(k)
• Tiered medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous paid time off
• CME reimbursement
• Professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Supportive onboarding and ongoing mentorship
• APP professional development resources
• Leadership development opportunities Bridgeport, Connecticut offers a coastal New England setting with access to the Long Island Sound, diverse neighborhoods, restaurants, parks, universities, and convenient access to larger metro areas throughout Connecticut and New York.