Locum NP/PA- Critical Care

About the Job Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) / Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic ICU Seeking an experienced ACNP or Physician Assistant to join a busy Cardiothoracic Critical Care team supporting patients recovering from complex cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures. This role focuses on ICU management and does not require surgical first assist experience .

Schedule:

12-13-hour shifts

Day Shift:

7:00 AM - 8:00

PM Night Shift:

7:00 PM - 8:00 AM Assignment requires a provider committed to remaining on-site for the duration of the contract

Responsibilities:

Manage critically ill cardiothoracic surgery patients in the ICU Care for patients recovering from CABG, valve surgery, aortic surgery, and thoracic procedures Collaborate with physicians and APPs in the management of advanced mechanical circulatory support devices, including ECMO, LVADs, RVADs, Impella, and IABPs Order and interpret diagnostic studies and develop treatment plans Respond to emergent and critical care situations Deliver evidence-based perioperative and critical care management

Procedural Opportunities:

Central venous catheter placement Arterial line insertion Bronchoscopy Chest tube management Dialysis catheter placement

Requirements:

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic ICU or cardiac critical care experience required Ability to practice autonomously in a fast-paced ICU environment Strong clinical decision-making and teamwork skills

Practice Details:

Hospital-based critical care setting 6-12 patients per day plus consults Adult patient population Epic EMR Collaborative team with 1-2 providers per shift 733-bed Level I Trauma Center with a dedicated 12-bed Cardiac Surgery ICU This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced critical care provider seeking a high-acuity cardiothoracic ICU assignment with exposure to advanced cardiac support technologies.