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Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic Surgery (Acute Care Hospital)Target Start Date: March 16, 2026Contract Length: 6 month assignment (potential extension)ScheduleCoverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours, no callShift Structure & Expectations:Day or night shifts (6:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. 6:30 a.m.)3 12 hour shifts per weekMinimum: 2 weekend shifts/month + 5 6 night shifts/monthFull-time coverage supporting inpatient cardiothoracic servicesEMR: EpicPractice DetailsSetting:Inpatient hospital-basedOperating Room, CTICU, and Acute Care FloorHigh-acuity environment with cardiothoracic postoperative patientsPatient Population:Adolescents, adults, geriatricsPost op CT surgery, heart transplant, mechanical circulatory support (ECMO, Impella, IABP)Support:Works collaboratively with CT surgeons, fellows, physicians, APPs, heart failure/transplant teams, and ICU staffHigh autonomy; first responder to CT surgery patient needsClinical Responsibilities Include:Daily rounds with multidisciplinary teamsIndependent management of critically ill CT surgery patientsPerforming histories & physicalsOrdering/interpreting diagnostic studiesPerioperative planning & coordinationManaging consults, admits, discharges, prescriptions, and referralsRemoval of chest tubes, pacing wires, IABPs, and arterial sheathsLimited 1st assist time in OR (EVH-trained providers may participate)Providing patient/family education and arranging follow-upRequirementsRole: Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic SurgeryExperience:Minimum 1 year CT surgery experience requiredMust have ECMO experienceExperience managing critically ill postoperative patients requiredEVH proficiency strongly preferredLicense:Active California license required (not willing to license for NPs)Board Certification: Required (Cardiothoracic Surgery specialty)Certifications:ACLS AHABLS AHADEA with appropriate schedulesCredentialing Timeframe: daysLocationSan Francisco, California acute care hospital cardiothoracic surgery serviceIf you are interested or would like to be presented, please reach out to me for more details.Morgan HennesseyRecruiting Consultant