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.
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I look forward to speaking with you!
Keeya Milner
Sr. Recruiting Consultant II
P: Ext: 11222
5930 Cornerstone Court West, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92121
Based in Atlanta, GA (EST)
