Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic ICU

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring experienced Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioners / Physician Assistants in a level one trauma center in Downtown Chicago, Illinois!

This are Cardiac Surgery Full Continuum of Care, Cardiothoracic OR and Critical Care position in the ICU and Step Down Care in a very high acuity Heart Surgery team! The candidate will rotate one month in the Operating Room and one month in the ICU / Step Down. Candidate would work a combination of 4 10s and 3 12s!

Each individual provides care for : cardiac surgery patients that underwent various cardiac surgery procedures, including various versions of mechanical circulatory support.

Qualifications

Required :

• Masters degree from an accredited school / college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• Acute care certification required for APRNs
• Eligible Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number OR Masters degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program / Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation BLS, issued by the American Heart Association
• Minimum of one (1) year APP experience in Cardiac Surgery Operating Room and ICU duties!

Comprehensive Benefits : Health, Dental, Matching 403B, Pension Plan, 5-6 weeks vacation and MUCH MORE!