Cardiovascular PCU Needs in Columbus | 3x12s
Updated 9/12/26
$125.00
– $140.00
hourly
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Physician Assistant
Critical Care/ICU/PICU/NICU
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
PhD
DHS/DHSc
Position Type
Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Specialty: Cardiovascular PCU PA
They are really looking for a provider to be in the PCU/stepdown unit who has cardiovascular experience.
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Contract Length: 3 month contract
Schedule: Day shift; 3x12's per week, Full time candidates only, weekends will be included
Work Details:
Department description: The APP is responsible for daily management of patients admitted to Progressive Care Unit (PCU), collaborating closely with CV and Transplant surgeons. Manages medically and surgically complex patients following cardiac and thoracic procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, heart transplant, lung transplant, and pre op for cardiac surgery. No first assist. Pre and post op care in CVICU, Procedures: remove chest tubes, remove temporary epicardial lacing wires, remove temporary drains, wound care and dressing changes.
Manage routine and complex postoperative care including:
• Hemodynamic optimization
• Fluid balance and diuresis
• Arrhythmia management
• Anticoagulation management
• Blood pressure management
• Glycemic management
• Respiratory optimization
• Pain management
• Chest tube management (when applicable)
• Temporary pacing wire management per institutional policy
• Wound assessment and management
• Infection surveillance
• Renal dysfunction
• Electrolyte replacement
• Nutritional optimization
• Skills required: Cardiovascular ICU experience, heart failure/transplant, lung transplant experience
Practice Setting:
• Hospital
Requirements:
• License required: OH
• Minimum experience required: Must have 3 years+ experience. No first time locum providers.
They are really looking for a provider to be in the PCU/stepdown unit who has cardiovascular experience.
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Contract Length: 3 month contract
Schedule: Day shift; 3x12's per week, Full time candidates only, weekends will be included
Work Details:
Department description: The APP is responsible for daily management of patients admitted to Progressive Care Unit (PCU), collaborating closely with CV and Transplant surgeons. Manages medically and surgically complex patients following cardiac and thoracic procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, heart transplant, lung transplant, and pre op for cardiac surgery. No first assist. Pre and post op care in CVICU, Procedures: remove chest tubes, remove temporary epicardial lacing wires, remove temporary drains, wound care and dressing changes.
Manage routine and complex postoperative care including:
• Hemodynamic optimization
• Fluid balance and diuresis
• Arrhythmia management
• Anticoagulation management
• Blood pressure management
• Glycemic management
• Respiratory optimization
• Pain management
• Chest tube management (when applicable)
• Temporary pacing wire management per institutional policy
• Wound assessment and management
• Infection surveillance
• Renal dysfunction
• Electrolyte replacement
• Nutritional optimization
• Skills required: Cardiovascular ICU experience, heart failure/transplant, lung transplant experience
Practice Setting:
• Hospital
Requirements:
• License required: OH
• Minimum experience required: Must have 3 years+ experience. No first time locum providers.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service