Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Needed in California - $115-$135/hr
Updated 2/05/26
$115.00
– $135.00
hourly
San Francisco, California, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Cardiology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Moonlighting
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
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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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
📞 [Register to View]
📧 [Register to View]
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service