Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for locum coverage in the Cardiac ICU. This high-priority role supports day and night shifts with a patient census of 6 10 in the CTICU. You will co-manage post-op cardiac surgery patients and provide critical care coverage overnight.

Requirements

License: Active Pennsylvania license

Certifications: ACLS, DEA

Experience: Minimum 2 years (within last 3 years) in inpatient or critical care; 3+ preferred

Procedures: Must perform central lines, radial arterial lines, airway management, and be proficient in ultrasound

Education:

NP: Graduate of accredited CRNP program (ACNP, ACNPC-AG, or AGACNP certified)

PA: Graduate of an accredited PA program

Responsibilities:

Rounding on Cardiac ICU patients

Admissions and consults to cardiac surgery service

Critical care management including:

Ventilator management

IABP/ECMO

Vasoactive medications

Management of arrhythmias and bleeding disorders

Participate in clinical presentations and continuous quality improvement

Collaborate with cardiac surgeons and multidisciplinary team

Additional Info

EMR: Epic

Privileges: Full privileges (allow 60 days for credentialing)

Call: No outpatient call; night shift is in-house only

Procedures Seen: CABG, AVR, MVR, ECMO, ascending aorta repair

Support: Full range of specialists on-site

Patient Population: 100% adult

To Apply:

For immediate consideration, submit your updated CV.

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