Cardiac Surgery ICU PA Opportunity – Roanoke, Virginia (WILLING to LICENSE) - $110.00 to $125.00/hour
Updated 9/12/26
Virginia, United States
Physician Assistant
Critical Care/ICU/PICU/NICU
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
PhD
DHS/DHSc
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Join a nationally recognized cardiovascular team at a Level I Trauma Center in beautiful Roanoke, VA. We are seeking an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Cardiac Surgery ICU experience for a 13-week locum assignment.
📍 Location: Roanoke, VA
📆 Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
🏥 Facility: Roanoke Memorial Hospital (733 Beds | Level I Trauma Center)
Schedule
• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Typically work alongside 1–2 providers per shift
Practice Details
• Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU
• 12-bed Cardiac Surgery ICU
• Adult patient population
• Average daily census of 6–12 patients plus consults
• EMR: Epic
Clinical Responsibilities
Manage critically ill patients recovering from complex cardiothoracic procedures, including:
• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Valve Surgery
• Aortic Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery
Collaborate with physicians and APP colleagues in the management of advanced mechanical circulatory support devices, including:
• ECMO
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP)
• Impella
• LVAD
• RVAD
Procedural Opportunities
Providers will have the opportunity to perform and further develop skills in:
• Central Venous Catheter Placement
• Arterial Line Placement
• Dialysis Catheter Placement
• Bronchoscopy
• Chest Tube Management
Additional Responsibilities
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies
• Respond to emergent and critical situations
• Deliver evidence-based perioperative and critical care management
• Focus on patient satisfaction, quality outcomes, and multidisciplinary collaboration
Requirements
✅ Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
✅ Cardiac Surgery ICU experience required
✅ No surgical first assist experience required
✅ Comfortable practicing in a high-acuity critical care environment
✅ Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ideal Candidate
• Experienced in cardiothoracic critical care
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced ICU setting
• Passionate about clinical excellence and patient-centered care
• Interested in advanced cardiovascular critical care and procedural development
📌 Client is seeking a provider who can remain in Roanoke for the entire duration of the assignment.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a highly specialized cardiac surgery team while gaining exposure to advanced critical care technologies and procedures in a premier academic medical environment.
If you are interested but prefer a different state, please contact me directly or visit our website to search for other jobs [Register to View] We assist clients nationwide who are frequently opening new needs.
Schedule a 30-Minute Call: [Register to View]
If your best time falls outside of my office hours, no worries. I can save a slot for you on my calendar.
FYI- If you know of any friends or colleagues interested in this opportunity, I can pay a referral bonus.
I look forward to speaking with you!
Keeya Milner
Sr. Recruiting Consultant II
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P: [Register to View] Ext: 11222
5930 Cornerstone Court West, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92121
Based in Atlanta, GA (EST)
📍 Location: Roanoke, VA
📆 Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
🏥 Facility: Roanoke Memorial Hospital (733 Beds | Level I Trauma Center)
Schedule
• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Typically work alongside 1–2 providers per shift
Practice Details
• Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU
• 12-bed Cardiac Surgery ICU
• Adult patient population
• Average daily census of 6–12 patients plus consults
• EMR: Epic
Clinical Responsibilities
Manage critically ill patients recovering from complex cardiothoracic procedures, including:
• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Valve Surgery
• Aortic Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery
Collaborate with physicians and APP colleagues in the management of advanced mechanical circulatory support devices, including:
• ECMO
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP)
• Impella
• LVAD
• RVAD
Procedural Opportunities
Providers will have the opportunity to perform and further develop skills in:
• Central Venous Catheter Placement
• Arterial Line Placement
• Dialysis Catheter Placement
• Bronchoscopy
• Chest Tube Management
Additional Responsibilities
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies
• Respond to emergent and critical situations
• Deliver evidence-based perioperative and critical care management
• Focus on patient satisfaction, quality outcomes, and multidisciplinary collaboration
Requirements
✅ Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
✅ Cardiac Surgery ICU experience required
✅ No surgical first assist experience required
✅ Comfortable practicing in a high-acuity critical care environment
✅ Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ideal Candidate
• Experienced in cardiothoracic critical care
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced ICU setting
• Passionate about clinical excellence and patient-centered care
• Interested in advanced cardiovascular critical care and procedural development
📌 Client is seeking a provider who can remain in Roanoke for the entire duration of the assignment.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a highly specialized cardiac surgery team while gaining exposure to advanced critical care technologies and procedures in a premier academic medical environment.
If you are interested but prefer a different state, please contact me directly or visit our website to search for other jobs [Register to View] We assist clients nationwide who are frequently opening new needs.
Schedule a 30-Minute Call: [Register to View]
If your best time falls outside of my office hours, no worries. I can save a slot for you on my calendar.
FYI- If you know of any friends or colleagues interested in this opportunity, I can pay a referral bonus.
I look forward to speaking with you!
Keeya Milner
Sr. Recruiting Consultant II
[Register to View]
P: [Register to View] Ext: 11222
5930 Cornerstone Court West, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92121
Based in Atlanta, GA (EST)
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service