Nurse Practitioner (Nocturnist) or Physician Assistant (Nocturnist)

Quick Facts

• Role: Part-time Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (adult cardiac surgical inpatient coverage)

• Schedule: Overnight 2/10 with in-house APP call 8:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m.

• Practice setting: CVICU and inpatient cardiac surgery floor patients

• Support: 24/7 CVICU coverage by a dual-trained anesthesiologist/cardiac intensivist

• Compensation: $57,500–$75,382 plus 10% overnight differential (based on experience)

Description

Provide high-acuity overnight care for adult cardiac surgical patients across CVICU and inpatient floors. Perform rounding and management during overnight coverage, supporting multidisciplinary care planning and quality initiatives. Bedside procedures are performed as appropriate to the patient population.

Responsibilities

• Manage and round on CVICU and floor patients overnight

• Provide direct inpatient care for adult cardiac surgery patients

• Perform bedside procedures as appropriate

• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and quality assurance initiatives

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Master’s in Nursing with NP graduation from an accredited program

• PA-C (NCCPA) or NP certification (ANCC or AANPCB) as applicable

• Unrestricted Colorado NP/PA license, or compact privileges where applicable

• NP prescriptive authority eligibility (with application required as a condition of employment)

• Unrestricted DEA permit for prescribing commonly used medications

• Medicare/Medicaid reimbursable-services eligibility and provider status maintenance

• No HHS/OIG or GSA sanctions or exclusions

• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate privileges

• Prescriptive authority granted through medical staff service privileging process

• BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross)

• 3+ years of Cardiology or Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU and floor patient management experience

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with strong communication in a high-acuity setting

Benefits

• 10% overnight differential on top of $57,500–$75,382 (part-time, based on experience)

• Relocation bonus up to $10,000 (if eligible)

• Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) up to $10,000

• Paid malpractice

• CME up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually

• 403(b) with employer match; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible

• Health and welfare benefits: medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability (for eligible dependents)

• PSLF qualifying employer with free assistance navigating PSLF

• Employer-paid short-term disability (STD) supplement to Colorado FAMLI

• Employer-provided long-term disability (LTD) with optional buy-up

• Wellness and voluntary benefits suite

• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence

• Education benefits (100% tuition/books/fees for eligible degrees)

• APP mentorship and professional development support via the Medical Group Office of Advanced Practice