Surgery - Vascular Nurse Practitioner

Critical Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician AssistantLocation: Syracuse, NYJob Type: Locum Tenens / Full-TimeOverview:A hospital-based opportunity is available for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide coverage in a cardiac surgery ICU and step-down unit. This role focuses on managing critically ill patients in a non-operative setting within a collaborative critical care environment.Compensation:180/hrAssignment Details:Start: June 1, 2026End: October 2, 2026Schedule:Monday FridayDay/Evening shiftsMinimum 40 hours per week, with flexibility up to 50 hours as neededPractice Details:Setting: Inpatient ICU and Step-Down UnitEMR: EpicPatient Population: AdultAutonomy: Yes, with supervising and critical care physicians availableNon-operative role (no OR responsibilities required)Patient Volume:Up to 10 patient notes per dayAdditional responsibility for phone coverage of all inpatientsResponsibilities:Manage ICU and step-down patientsProvide inpatient rounding and care coordinationPerform bedside proceduresCollaborate with critical care and cardiology teamsProcedures:Central line placementArterial line placementChest tube placement and removalWound vac changesPreferred Experience:Cardiac critical care experienceICU/critical care backgroundInpatient medicine with cardiology focusRequirements:NCCPA Certified (PA) or appropriate NP certification RequiredActive New York License RequiredACLS RequiredICU experience Required (no new graduates)Epic experience RequiredCredentialing:Estimated timeframe: 6 weeks

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