Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic Surgery (Acute Care Hospital) Target Start Date: March 16, 2026 Contract Length: 6 month assignment (potential extension) Schedule Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours, no call Shift Structure & Expectations: Day or night shifts (6:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. 6:30 a.m.) 3 12 hour shifts per week Minimum: 2 weekend shifts/month + 5 6 night shifts/month Full-time coverage supporting inpatient cardiothoracic services EMR: Epic Practice Details Setting: Inpatient hospital-based Operating Room, CTICU, and Acute Care Floor High-acuity environment with cardiothoracic postoperative patients Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics Post op CT surgery, heart transplant, mechanical circulatory support (ECMO, Impella, IABP) Support: Works collaboratively with CT surgeons, fellows, physicians, APPs, heart failure/transplant teams, and ICU staff High autonomy; first responder to CT surgery patient needs Clinical Responsibilities Include: Daily rounds with multidisciplinary teams Independent management of critically ill CT surgery patients Performing histories & physicals Ordering/interpreting diagnostic studies Perioperative planning & coordination Managing consults, admits, discharges, prescriptions, and referrals Removal of chest tubes, pacing wires, IABPs, and arterial sheaths Limited 1st assist time in OR (EVH-trained providers may participate) Providing patient/family education and arranging follow-up Requirements Role: Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic Surgery Experience: Minimum 1 year CT surgery experience required Must have ECMO experience Experience managing critically ill postoperative patients required EVH proficiency strongly preferred License: Active California license required (not willing to license for NPs) Board Certification: Required (Cardiothoracic Surgery specialty) Certifications: ACLS AHA BLS AHA DEA with appropriate schedules Credentialing Timeframe: days Location San Francisco, California acute care hospital cardiothoracic surgery service If you are interested or would like to be presented, please reach out to me for more details. Morgan Hennessey Recruiting Consultant