Permanent Opportunity: Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Position Overview
Seeking a full-time, experienced Nurse Practitioner with a background in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery and ICU patient management to join an advanced cardiothoracic care team. This role is patient-centered, collaborative, and highly specialized.
Note:

Not open to locums or locums-to-perm
No visa sponsorship available

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive perioperative care for cardiothoracic surgery patients
Assist in cardiac surgeries, including endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting as needed
Manage ICU and CV surgery patients (CVICU, floor, and clinic)
Participate in two full-day clinics weekly, with additional patient care as needed
Rotate through operating room coverage Monday-Friday
Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals
Order, interpret, and evaluate lab and diagnostic tests
Develop and implement care plans based on diagnostic outcomes
Prescribe medications per policy and regulatory guidelines
Perform bedside procedures appropriate to patient needs
Ensure timely and accurate documentation
Maintain CME to meet state/national licensing standards
Function independently under physician supervision
Adapt to high-stress, fast-paced clinical environments
Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and strong clinical judgment

Candidate Requirements

Experience: Cardiac/cardiovascular surgery + ICU patient management - Required
Licensure: Active Nurse Practitioner license in Colorado or eligibility - Required
Certification: Must meet CME and regulatory requirements
Visa Candidates: Not eligible for this role

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Competitive base salary
Incentives: Eligibility for quality and productivity bonuses
Relocation Assistance: Available for qualifying candidates
Malpractice Insurance: Fully covered
Continuing Education:
- Generous CME allowance
- Educational tuition assistance for degrees/certifications
Retirement Plans:
- 403(b) with employer matching
- Optional 457(b) plan
Health Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (includes dependents)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Wellness programs
Voluntary Benefits:
- Pet insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Employee discount programs
Time Off:
- PTO from day one
- Paid family and medical leave (including CO FAMLI)

Lifestyle & Location

Located at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs offers:
- 247 days of sunshine/year
- Outdoor adventures, cultural attractions, and scenic beauty
- Home to 5 military installations and the U.S. Olympic Committee
- Population: Approx. 650,000
- Moderate cost of living and temperate climate

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