"Cardiac Surgery ICU APP Opportunity (NP or PA)A healthcare system is seeking two experienced Advanced Practice Providers (NP or PA) to join its Cardiac Surgery ICU and Step-Down team. This is a non-operative inpatient position focused on the management of cardiac surgery patients in the ICU and step-down setting.Compensation:$175/hrPosition OverviewSpecialty: Cardiac Surgery ICUProvider Type: Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantCoverage Dates: June 2026 October 2026Schedule: MondayFridayHours: Minimum 40 hours per week, up to 50 hours as neededSetting: Inpatient ICU and Step-Down UnitEMR: EpicClinical ResponsibilitiesManage cardiac surgery ICU and step-down patientsDaily patient assessments and documentationPhone coverage for inpatient cardiac surgery serviceCoordinate care with cardiac surgeons and critical care teamsParticipate in multidisciplinary roundsProvide comprehensive inpatient management of adult patientsRequired ProceduresCentral Line PlacementArterial Line PlacementChest Tube PlacementChest Tube RemovalWound VAC ChangesPractice EnvironmentAdult patient populationApproximately up to 10 patient notes per dayCollaborative environment with Cardiac Surgeons and Critical Care PhysiciansAutonomous practice with physician support availableQualificationsNurse Practitioner (AANP Certified) or Physician AssistantActive New York LicenseACLS CertificationEpic EMR ExperiencePrior ICU/Critical Care Experience RequiredCardiac Critical Care experience strongly preferredInpatient Medicine experience with a cardiology focus is highly desirableNew graduates will not be consideredAdditional InformationThis is a non-operative roleNo operating room experience requiredCredentialing timeframe approximately 6 weeksIdeal CandidateExperienced ICU or Critical Care APPComfortable managing complex cardiac surgery patientsStrong procedural skillsAble to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams"