Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
About The Position
This is a focused, high-impact overnight role for an APP who thrives in acute cardiac and critical care. Each night you'll manage the cardiothoracic surgery service across both the ward and the ICU — caring for post-operative CT patients, responding to changes in status, and keeping the service running smoothly until the day team returns. You will never be on an island. You have 100% phone access to the cardiac surgeon and intensivist physicians throughout every shift, with in-person support available whenever a situation calls for it. It's the autonomy experienced providers want, backed by the collaboration and resources that make the work safe and rewarding. With a manageable nightly census — typically 3 to 6 ICU patients and 10 to 15 inpatients — and the backing of a highly resourced hospital, you'll have the tools, staffing, and specialist support to practice at the top of your license.
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), eligible for licensure in South Dakota.
- ICU or cardiac experience required; cardiothoracic surgery or critical care background strongly preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, comfort managing acutely ill patients overnight, and the confidence to work autonomously with physician backup a phone call away.
- BLS and ACLS; specialty acute-care certification a plus.
Nice To Haves
- cardiothoracic surgery or critical care background strongly preferred
- specialty acute-care certification a plus
Responsibilities
- Serve as the overnight APP on the cardiothoracic surgery team, managing inpatient CT patients across the ward and ICU.
- Assess, monitor, and manage post-operative cardiac and thoracic surgical patients, including those in critical care.
- Respond to changes in patient status, order and interpret diagnostics, and adjust treatment plans in real time.
- Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons and intensivists by phone throughout the shift, escalating in person when needed.
- Coordinate with bedside nursing, respiratory therapy, and ancillary teams to deliver seamless overnight care.
- Ensure clear, thorough hand-offs to the day team each morning.
Benefits
- Full benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
