What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night-Shift Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Rapid City, SD position at AAS Healthcare Staffing?
Night shift position supporting the Cardiothoracic Surgery service in Rapid City, SD. Provides autonomous overnight care with physician and intensivist support for post-operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients in the ICU and on the inpatient ward.
Schedule
- Night shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
- 168 shifts annually (14 shifts/month)
Clinical responsibilities
- Manage 3–6 critically ill post-operative cardiac patients in the ICU overnight.
- Care for 10–15 cardiothoracic surgery inpatients on the ward each night.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, ongoing monitoring, and timely interventions for changes in condition.
- Order and interpret labs, diagnostics, and imaging.
- Develop and implement treatment plans in coordination with surgeons and intensivists.
- Perform procedures and clinical interventions within scope of practice and hospital privileges.
- Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensure accurate, timely electronic medical record documentation.
- Facilitate handoffs to the daytime care team.
Compensation & benefits
- $1,000 per shift (approx. $168,000 annually)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- CME allowance
- Paid onboarding and credentialing
- Full malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Two weeks off every month with a predictable schedule
Minimum qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program
- Current or eligible South Dakota NP or PA licensure
- National certification (NP) or NCCPA (PA)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Prior ICU, critical care, cardiac, or acute care experience
Preferred qualifications
- Cardiothoracic surgery experience
- Critical care or CVICU background
- Experience managing post-operative cardiac surgery patients
Salary : $168,000