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Job description
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Nocturnal Inpatient Coverage Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery Floor Coverage
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide overnight inpatient coverage for Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery services. This role is strictly inpatient floor-based with no operating room, procedural surgery, or call responsibilities .
The APP will manage post-operative and medically complex surgical patients in collaboration with attending surgeons and critical care teams.
Schedule:
Night Shift Schedule: 13-hour shifts (6p7a), rotation including weekends and holidays
12-hour night shifts
Hours: 6:30 PM 6:30 AM
Clinical Responsibilities:
Vascular Surgery
Inpatient coverage for ICU patients (co-managed with Critical Care) and floor patients
Daily patient assessments, care coordination, documentation, and overnight issue management
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Inpatient floor-only coverage
No CT Surgery ICU patients
Post-operative management, monitoring, and overnight clinical support
Procedures:
Chest tube management
Chest tube removal only
(No chest tube insertion required)
Scope of Practice - Important Notes:
No operating room responsibilities
No surgical procedures
No call
No ICU coverage for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Qualifications:
Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Active North Carolina license (required)
Active DEA (address change acceptable if currently licensed elsewhere)
Prior experience in:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Surgical inpatient or nocturnal hospital coverage
Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently overnight
Key Skills & Attributes:
Inpatient surgical floor management
Post-operative care
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Strong communication and documentation skills
Comfort managing complex surgical patients overnight
Compensation:
Competitive base salary with comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and opportunity for growth within Atrium Healths expanding heart & vascular network.
Worksite address
charlotte, NC, 28201, US
Who can apply
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