Nurse Practitioner – Surgery (Cardiothoracic) – Colorado Springs, CO (FULL TIME)

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!