Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Full Time Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic Surgery
Overview
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care in a cardiothoracic surgery practice setting. This role involves ICU management, surgical first-assisting, outpatient clinic coverage, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-first care.
Practice Highlights
Provide advanced clinical care for cardiothoracic surgery patients.
Assist in cardiac surgeries, including endoscopic vein harvesting and first-assisting when needed.
Manage ICU and cardiovascular surgical patients, including rounding and evaluations in CVICU, floor, and clinic.
Participate in two full-day clinics weekly and see additional patients as needed.
Rotate through operating room coverage Monday Friday.
Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals.
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to patient population.
Order and interpret labs, diagnostics, and prescriptions in compliance with regulations.
Maintain continuing education and provide thorough, timely documentation.
Candidate Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (Master s in Nursing)REQUIRED
Certification by ANCC or AANPCBREQUIRED
Minimum 3+ years of cardiac/cardiovascular surgery experience with ICU management OR experience with vein harvesting and first assisting REQUIRED
DEA license with full prescriptive authorityREQUIRED
Unrestricted medical staff membership and privilegesREQUIRED
BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross) REQUIRED
Eligible for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursable services REQUIRED
No sanctions/exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA REQUIRED
Not accepting Locums or Locum-to-Perm providers
Not visa eligible
Schedule & Coverage
Full-time, Monday Friday schedule.
Mix of ICU management, OR coverage, and outpatient clinics.
High-acuity, dynamic cardiothoracic surgical environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $100,588 $143,769 annually (based on experience).
Quality and productivity bonuses available.
Relocation bonus for qualifying candidates.
Malpractice insurance provided.
CME allowance + tuition assistance for continuing education.
403(b) retirement with employer match + optional 457(b) plan.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (including dependents).
Wellness programs, FSAs, HSAs, voluntary benefits (pet insurance, ID theft, discounts).
PTO from day one + paid family & medical leave (state coverage included).
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Nurse Practitioner seeking to advance your career in cardiothoracic surgery, we invite you to apply today!
