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.