Cardiac Surgery Rotator Advanced Practice Provider
- Syracuse
- Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
- Full-time
- Opening on: Oct 8 2026
- APS Inpatient
- State of New York
- TH Nurse Practitioner NSSL4/Physician Assistant NSSL4
- 91466
- UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
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Job Summary:
SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider to join the Cardiac Surgery Team to serve in a full-time role with 24x7 coverage in Cardiopulmary ICU.
Position is based in a Level I Trauma Center that provides Critical Care and services to patients across a 17+ County Region. Scheduling is determined based on operational needs. Upstate operates 24 hours a day/Seven days a week, providing continuous care to our region.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Assessment and management of post-op cardiac surgery patients in the ICU and on the stepdown unit.
- Ordering and interpreting appropriate labs, tests, exams and procedures for diagnostic and critical care management purposes
- Daily rounds with multidisciplinary team.
- Complete appropriate daily progress notes as well as new patient admissions and consultations.
- Pulling chest tubes, pacing wires, IABPs, lines; Placement of central and arterial lines and other indicated invasive procedures.
- Rotational days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call requirement to ensure 24 x 7 staffing.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
As an APP, you will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to Upstate's mission, vision, and values, while adhering to all institutional policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- NYS Licensed/Registered NP or PA.
- Current National Certification consistent to the clinical practice.
- Have a NPI number and be Medicare enrolled with a Medicare Identification Number (or PTAN) (or eligible for Medicare Enrollment within 6 months of hire.
- CPR-BLS and ACLS Certification required at the time of appointment.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment and credentialing clearances.
Preferred Qualifications:
Critical Care APP experience.
Work Days:
Rotational coverage for Day, Evening, and Night shift, including Weekends and Holidays.
Shifts may range from 8 to 12-Hour, shifts based on operational needs.
Message to Applicants:
In return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding care you'll receive:
- Generous paid time off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days.
- Choice of several outstanding Health Insurance Benefits.
- Well-being plans that include Adoption Assistance, Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans.
Recruitment Office: Human Resources