Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - CV Surgery ICU

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Surgery Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants (NPs/PAs) serve as integral members of a multidisciplinary team, working in close collaboration with surgeons, critical care anesthesiologists, fellows, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals. They provide 24/7 coverage in the Cardiovascular Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CVS ICU), managing high-acuity patients. This inpatient role involves prompt assessments, therapeutic interventions, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and management of both acute and chronic medical conditions. A key component of the role includes educating patients and their families about the recovery process and underlying disease, supporting long-term health promotion. Mayo Clinic is nationally ranked among the top hospitals for heart care and cardiovascular surgery by U.S. News & World Report. Our patient population includes adult cardiovascular surgical patients, heart and lung transplant recipients, and patients requiring advanced cardiac support devices such as VA/VV ECMO, RVAD/LVAD, and IABP. Working alongside leading surgeons and critical care anesthesiologists, NPs and PAs gain valuable experience in a highly specialized and intellectually stimulating environment, fostering continuous clinical growth and skill development.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and current Minnesota RN and NP licensure/certification, or eligibility for: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP or ACNPC-AG) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• OR Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current NCCPA certification and registration with the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice.
• DEA registration is required.
• Additional certifications such as BLS, ACLS, or ATLS may be required depending on the specialty area.
• Inpatient clinical rotations are a minimum requirement for new graduates.
• Attach 2–3 letters of reference to your online application (external and internal applicants).
• New graduates: Submit 3 reference letters from clinical preceptors who can speak to your skills and readiness for practice.
• Current Mayo Clinic employees: Attach your three most recent performance evaluations to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 coverage in the Cardiovascular Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CVS ICU), managing high-acuity patients.
• Perform prompt assessments, therapeutic interventions, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and management of both acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Educate patients and their families about the recovery process and underlying disease, supporting long-term health promotion.

Benefits

• Numerous opportunities for ongoing professional growth within our large and dynamic cardiovascular surgery APP team.
• Involvement in educational initiatives, scholarly publishing, research through our professional development committee, and participation in quality and practice improvement projects.
• Leadership and peers encourage and support pursuit of excellence in clinical care, education, and research.
• Self-scheduling model supports a healthy work/life balance and allows for personal flexibility and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior