Nurse Practitioner- CV​/CT Surgery - First Assist

Overview

CV/CT Surgery First Assist Nurse Practitioner (RNFA Required) – Baylor Scott & White Health – The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano. Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery team as a First Assist at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, with occasional floating to our Heart Hospitals in Dallas and Frisco.

The CV/CT Surgery First Assist Nurse Practitioner will work closely with a collaborative surgical team, providing perioperative care and first‑assist support for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures. This role offers a predictable weekday schedule with structured call coverage in a well‑established heart program.

• Monday–Friday, typically 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Schedule may vary when assigned to call

• Rotating weekday call (approximately once per week)
• Rotating weekend call (Friday–Sunday) every 4th or 5th weekend

• Primary location:
  The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
• Occasional floating to Dallas and Frisco Heart Hospitals

• 1–2 cardiovascular surgery cases per day, depending on call coverage

• 14 Surgeons
• 12 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
• Established, collaborative CV surgery service

• First assist in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures
• Preoperative and postoperative patient management
• Participate in on-call coverage for the CV surgery service
• Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams
• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered surgical care

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Active or eligible Texas RN and APRN license
• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) required
• Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic surgical experience strongly preferred
• Will consider candidates with 2+ years of general surgery or other surgical specialty experience
• Demonstrated first‑assist and perioperative skill set
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced surgical environment while contributing to a team‑based culture

• Nationally recognized heart and vascular program
• Supportive, team‑oriented culture
• Predictable weekday schedule with structured call rotation
• Opportunity to practice in a premier Heart Hospital setting

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

• Education — Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Experience — More than 1 year of experience
• Certification/License/Registration — RN and APRN licensed in Texas; RNFA certification

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level. BSW Health is an equal opportunity employer.