Cardiothoracic ICU & Cardiothoracic Step-Down NP/PA

A reputable health network in North Jersey is currently seeking a Cardiothoracic ICU/Step Down APP for a promising opportunity at one of their facilities.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: 3 12 hour shifts a week - mix of days/nights/weekends (flexible scheduling)
• Patient Volume: Two APP providers managing approximately 24 patients

Responsibilities:

The Cardiothoracic APP will be responsible for:

• Managing patients in Cardiac Critical Care and Cardiothoracic ICU environments, including post-open-heart surgery and cardiac step-down care
• Performing and managing advanced procedures, including:
• Central and arterial line insertions
• Chest tube and pigtail placement and management
• Emergency sternotomy (reopening the sternum in critical post-operative events)
• Managing ventilators, hemodynamics, and post-operative recovery for cardiac surgery patients
• Collaborating with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams
• Handling admissions, post-operative rounding, and ongoing patient management

Qualifications:

• Master's degree required (NP or PA)
• Active or eligible New Jersey license
• Cardiac Surgery Unit Advanced Life Support (CSU-ALS) & BLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU or cardiac critical care experience
• Required procedural competency: central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and pigtails
• ECMO management experience preferred but not required
• Prior exposure to emergency sternotomy or re-exploration for bleeding highly valued
• Strong background in post-open-heart and cardiothoracic surgery settings

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