Nurse Practitioner – Surgery (Cardiothoracic) – Colorado Springs, CO (FULL TIME

Nurse Practitioner Opportunity in Cardiothoracic Surgery

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care in a cardiothoracic surgery practice setting. This role involves ICU management, surgical first-assisting, outpatient clinic coverage, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-first care.

Practice Highlights:

• Provide advanced clinical care for cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Assist in cardiac surgeries, including endoscopic vein harvesting and first-assisting when needed.
• Manage ICU and cardiovascular surgical patients, including rounding and evaluations in CVICU, floor, and clinic.
• Participate in two full-day clinics weekly and see additional patients as needed.
• Rotate through operating room coverage Monday–Friday.
• Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Perform bedside procedures appropriate to patient population.
• Order and interpret labs, diagnostics, and prescriptions in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain continuing education and provide thorough, timely documentation.

Candidate Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (Master's in Nursing) – REQUIRED
• Certification by ANCC or AANPCB – REQUIRED
• Minimum 3+ years of cardiac/cardiovascular surgery experience with ICU management OR experience with vein harvesting and first assisting – REQUIRED
• DEA license with full prescriptive authority – REQUIRED
• Unrestricted medical staff membership and privileges – REQUIRED
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross) – REQUIRED
• Eligible for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursable services – REQUIRED
• No sanctions/exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA – REQUIRED
• Not accepting Locums or Locum-to-Perm providers
• Not visa eligible

Schedule & Coverage:

• Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule.
• Mix of ICU management, OR coverage, and outpatient clinics.
• High-acuity, dynamic cardiothoracic surgical environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $100,588 – $143,769 annually (based on experience).
• Quality and productivity bonuses available.
• Relocation bonus for qualifying candidates.
• Malpractice insurance provided.
• CME allowance + tuition assistance for continuing education.
• 403(b) retirement with employer match + optional 457(b) plan.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (including dependents).
• Wellness programs, FSAs, HSAs, voluntary benefits (pet insurance, , discounts).
• PTO from day one + paid family & medical leave (state coverage included).

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Nurse Practitioner seeking to advance your career in cardiothoracic surgery, we invite you to apply today!