Advanced Practice - Critical Care position in: Hartford, CT

Cardiothoracic Surgery & ICU Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant opening in Hartford, CT Full-Time | Cardiac Surgery ICU | 3x13s | No Call A nationally recognized cardiac surgery program in Hartford, Connecticut is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join its inpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery and ICU team. Opportunity Highlights:

• Inpatient Cardiac Surgery APP role
• Care for patients in an 18-bed Cardiac Surgery ICU, step-down unit, and floor settings
• Manage preoperative and postoperative cardiac surgery patients
• Provide care for advanced cardiac procedures, including heart transplants, ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, and TAVR
• Perform bedside procedures, including central venous line placement, arterial line placement, intra-aortic balloon pump removal, and related procedures
• Conduct patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor clinical progress
• Support transitions of care between ICU, step-down, and floor settings
• Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams
• Full-time schedule: 3 13-hour shifts
• Nights/rotating schedule with weekend and holiday rotation; permanent night positions available
• No call required
• Premium night/weekend differentials offered
• Robust onboarding, mentorship, weekly CME opportunities, and simulation-based training
• New graduates welcome to apply Compensation and Benefits:
• Market-leading compensation
• Premium shift differentials
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off
• Paid CME time and CME budget
• Reimbursed professional licenses and dues
• Tuition assistance and higher education partnerships
• Student loan program options
• Family care benefits and employee assistance resources Candidate Requirements:
• Certified Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Connecticut license or eligibility
• 1+ years of relevant experience in cardiac surgery, critical care, or surgical settings preferred
• New graduates welcome to apply
• Interest in cardiac surgery, ICU care, advanced procedures, and high-acuity inpatient management
• Strong communication, teamwork, clinical judgment, and patient-care skills