Nurse Practitioner - PERM
Updated 12/22/25
$95.00
– $150.00
hourly
80909, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
3 years
Job description
Job description
UCHealth Cardiac Surgery Team in Colorado Springs, Colorado is seeking an experienced, compassionate Nurse Practitioner with cardiac or cardiovascular surgery expertise and ICU patient management skills to join their innovative, full-time, patient-centered team dedicated to world-class cardiothoracic care.
Job Responsibilities
Provide advanced clinical care for cardiothoracic surgery patients with a focus on compassionate, patient-first care
Assist in cardiac surgeries, including performing endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting when needed
Manage ICU and cardiovascular surgical patient care, including rounding and evaluation of CVICU, floor, and clinic patients
Participate in 2 full-day clinics weekly and see additional patients as needed on other days
Rotate through operating room coverage Monday through Friday
Collaborate closely with surgeons, physicians, intensivists, and healthcare professionals in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment
Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests
Develop and implement appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on patient outcomes
Order medications and write prescriptions in compliance with regulatory policies
Perform bedside procedures as appropriate to the patient population
Provide high-quality, timely documentation of all care delivered
Demonstrate expert clinical judgment and function independently under physician supervision
Maintain continuing medical education to meet state and national registry requirements
Adapt and thrive in a high-stress, dynamic clinical setting with evolving organizational needs
Exhibit flexibility, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and a positive cultural fit
Qualifications
AANP
ANCC
BLS (AHA)
Board Certified
DEA
Working Hours
Weekend Requirements:
Rotating weekend call
On Call Requirements:
1:4-5 weekday call and 1:4-5 weekend call; in-house NP manages call from 8:30pm to 6:30am
Skills
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