Physician Associate or Assistant​/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Cardiovascular Surgery ICU​/Night

Description

Maine Health Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, is recruiting for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) with 3-5 years of critical care experience to work at Maine Medical Center providing coverage for cardiac patients primarily in an adult ICU setting. You will be joining a comprehensive Cardiac Surgery Program which consists of 6 Cardiac Surgeons and 25 PAs/NPs with upwards of 1400 cases annually.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in an exciting environment with a broad scope of practice. The APP team works with a high level of autonomy supported by the Cardiac Surgeons and Cardiovascular Critical Care Intensivists to provide a high level of care for this leading‑edge program. Cardiac surgery at Maine Medical Center is at the forefront of minimally invasive valve platforms, such as TAVR as well as advanced heart failure treatments, including ECMO and VADs.

The primarily focus of this role is managing postoperative cardiac surgery patients in the CTICU with the possibility of covering the step‑down unit and intermediate care unit when needed. This is an inpatient only position with goal of full privileges to perform bedside procedures independently.

3-5 years of critical care experience preferentially in a Cardiac Surgery setting; bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred; successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program; current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure; current ACLS and BLS certification.

At Maine Health, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, shift differentials, productivity‑based incentives, quality incentives and other premiums.

The pay range for this position is $136,536 to $176,694 annually, based on the candidate’s level of experience. In addition to base pay, Maine Health offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.

Maine Health is a not‑for‑profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together our communities are the healthiest in America.” Maine Health consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the Maine Health Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, Maine Health provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

Maine Health offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

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