Perm Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Colorado Springs, CO Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner with a passion for cardiothoracic care? Join a leading facility in Colorado Springs, CO, offering a stable full-time position with excellent compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives. Enjoy a flexible schedule, weekday rotations in a supportive environment, and start your new role as soon as April 28, 2026.
Quick Facts - Location: 1400 East Boulder Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- Start Date: 04/28/2026
- End Date: Permanent position
- Shift: Full-time, Monday through Friday (rotations in operating room and ICU)
- Hours/Week: 40
- Employment Type: Permanent
- License/Certs: Valid Nurse Practitioner license in Colorado
- Experience: Prior cardiac or cardiovascular surgical experience preferred
Pay & Benefits - Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00 (negotiable based on experience)
- Benefits Include:
- Competitive annual salary between $100,588 and $143,769
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Generous CME allowance and educational tuition assistance
- Retirement plans with employer match (403(b) and optional 457(b
- Paid sick leave, family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI)
- Robust referral bonus program
- Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
- Wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits
What You ll Do - Provide advanced clinical care for cardiothoracic surgical patients
- Assist in cardiac surgeries, including performing endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting
- Manage ICU and surgical patient care, including rounding and evaluations
- Participate in outpatient clinics and operating room coverage
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physicians, and healthcare professionals
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and lab results
- Develop and implement treatment plans and follow-up
- Prescribe medications and bedside procedures as needed
- Maintain detailed, high-quality documentation of all patient care
- Demonstrate clinical judgment and work independently under physician oversight
- Stay current with continuing education and organizational policies
- Thrive in a dynamic, high-stress clinical environment with flexibility and teamwork
What You Need - Colorado Nurse Practitioner license
- Minimum of 2 years of cardiothoracic or cardiovascular surgical experience
- Strong clinical skills in ICU patient management
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to adapt and perform under pressure
About the AssignmentJoin a dedicated team at a reputable Colorado Springs healthcare facility delivering world-class cardiothoracic care. This full-time, permanent role offers a supportive environment focused on patient-centered outcomes. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the stability of a well-established institution committed to your professional growth.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply 
