Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Needed in California

Nurse Practitioner – Cardiothoracic Surgery (Acute Care Hospital)
Target Start Date: March 16, 2026
Contract Length: 6-month assignment (potential extension)

Schedule
Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours, no call
Shift 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 week
Minimum: 2 weekend shifts/month + 5–6 night shifts/month
Full-time coverage supporting inpatient cardiothoracic services
EMR: Epic


Practice Details
Setting:

Inpatient hospital-based
Operating Room, CTICU, and Acute Care Floor
High-acuity environment with cardiothoracic postoperative patients

Patient Population:

Adolescents, adults, geriatrics
Post-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 staff
High autonomy; first responder to CT surgery patient needs


Clinical Responsibilities Include:

Daily rounds with multidisciplinary teams
Independent management of critically ill CT surgery patients
Performing histories & physicals
Ordering/interpreting diagnostic studies
Perioperative planning & coordination
Managing consults, admits, discharges, prescriptions, and referrals
Removal of chest tubes, pacing wires, IABPs, and arterial sheaths
Limited 1st assist time in OR (EVH-trained providers may participate)
Providing patient/family education and arranging follow-up


Requirements
Role: Nurse Practitioner – Cardiothoracic Surgery
Experience:

Minimum 1 year CT surgery experience required
Must have ECMO experience
Experience managing critically ill postoperative patients required
EVH proficiency strongly preferred

License:

Active California license required (not willing to license for NPs)

Board Certification: Required (Cardiothoracic Surgery specialty)
Certifications:

ACLS – AHA
BLS – AHA
DEA with appropriate schedules

Credentialing Timeframe: 60–90 days

Location
San Francisco, California — acute care hospital cardiothoracic surgery service

If you are interested or would like to be presented, please reach out to me for more details.

Morgan Hennessey
Recruiting Consultant
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