Job Description
Location:
Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type:
Full Time Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic Surgery
Overview
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, ID theft, 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!
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Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now and join our team.
Job Details
Posted Date:
March 20, 2026
Job Type:
Healthcare
Location:
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Company:
Protean Med LLC
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