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📍 Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Healthcare Protean Med LLC

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!

Ready to Apply?

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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Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now and join our team.