Job Title:
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Company: BAS Healthcare
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Created: 2025-12-01
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Location: Fort Wayne, INFort Wayne, Indiana, offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and small-town charm. As Indiana's second-largest city, it boasts excellent cultural attractions, beautiful parks, and a strong sense of community with a reasonable cost of living.Facility:This Level 2 trauma facility is known for its comprehensive cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery programs. The facility features high-acuity cardiac services, robotic thoracic surgeries, and advanced heart failure treatments including LVAD, ECMO, and Impella support devices. The collaborative team environment includes dedicated surgical teams and specialized nursing support.Opportunity: Cardiology Nurse PractitionerThis is a locums-to-perm opportunity starting August 11, 2025, with a preferred 7-on/7-off schedule. The position requires cardiothoracic experience, with PAs needing endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) knowledge with approximately 500 cases/10 years experience.Job Details:Primarily focused on rounding and medical management, especially on weekendsDaily rounding on all inpatients (ICU, stepdown), new consults, and discharging patientsEndoscopic vein harvesting and training new APPs on EVH proceduresFirst assist on surgical cases after learning surgeon preferencesWeekday coverage from 6:30am-4:30pm with on-call responsibilitiesWeekend rounding on inpatients with call coverageTake ICU call 1-2 nights per week (5:00pm-7:00am)Weekend call from Saturday 7:00am through Monday 6:30amSupport for various specialties including cardiac surgeries, thoracic procedures, vascular surgeries, and heart failure treatmentsManage approximately 8-10 inpatient encounters per shiftCompensation:Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included. Paid travel and lodging available.