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Nurse Practitioner (NP) - General
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Pay: $100,588 - $143,769 annually
Shift: Days Full-time daytime hours (exact time not specified)
Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join the General team of a respected healthcare organization. This role is ideal for healthcare professionals looking to work in a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient-centered care.
Note: This is a direct placement opportunity. Travelers will not be considered for this role. The selected candidate will be hired directly by our client. Benefits and other employment terms may vary.
Key Responsibilities/Job Requirements:
- Provide advanced clinical care for cardiothoracic surgery patients with a focus on compassionate, patient-first care
- Assist in cardiac surgeries, including performing endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting when needed
- Manage ICU and cardiovascular surgical patient care, including rounding and evaluation of CVICU, floor, and clinic patients
- Participate in 2 full-day clinics weekly and see additional patients as needed on other days
- Rotate through operating room coverage Monday through Friday
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, physicians, intensivists, and healthcare professionals in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment
- Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests
- Develop and implement appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on patient outcomes
- Order medications and write prescriptions in compliance with regulatory policies
- Perform bedside procedures as appropriate to the patient population
- Provide high-quality, timely documentation of all care delivered
- Demonstrate expert clinical judgment and function independently under physician supervision
- Maintain continuing medical education to meet state and national registry requirements
- Adapt and thrive in a high-stress, dynamic clinical setting with evolving organizational needs
- Exhibit flexibility, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and a positive cultural fit
Qualifications:
- Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in good standing (state-specific)
- Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant General experience preferred
- BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Benefits:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement plan options
- Continuing education and professional development support
ATC Healthcare partners with healthcare organizations that are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to protected characteristics under applicable laws.
Salary : $100,588 - $143,769