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Job description
Perm Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Colorado Springs, CO
Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner with a passion for cardiothoracic care? Join a leading facility in Colorado Springs, CO, offering a stable full-time position with excellent compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives. Enjoy a flexible schedule, weekday rotations in a supportive environment, and start your new role as soon as April 28, 2026.
Quick Facts
Location: 1400 East Boulder Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Start Date: 04/28/2026
End Date: Permanent position
Shift: Full-time, Monday through Friday (rotations in operating room and ICU)
Hours/Week: 40
Employment Type: Permanent
License/Certs: Valid Nurse Practitioner license in Colorado
Experience: Prior cardiac or cardiovascular surgical experience preferred
Pay & Benefits
Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00 (negotiable based on experience)
Benefits Include:
Competitive annual salary between $100,588 and $143,769
Weekly pay via direct deposit
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid malpractice insurance
Generous CME allowance and educational tuition assistance
Retirement plans with employer match (403(b) and optional 457(b))
Paid sick leave, family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI)
Robust referral bonus program
Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
Wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits
What You'll Do
Provide advanced clinical care for cardiothoracic surgical patients
Assist in cardiac surgeries, including performing endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting
Manage ICU and surgical patient care, including rounding and evaluations
Participate in outpatient clinics and operating room coverage
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physicians, and healthcare professionals
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and lab results
Develop and implement treatment plans and follow-up
Prescribe medications and bedside procedures as needed
Maintain detailed, high-quality documentation of all patient care
Demonstrate clinical judgment and work independently under physician oversight
Stay current with continuing education and organizational policies
Thrive in a dynamic, high-stress clinical environment with flexibility and teamwork
What You Need
Colorado Nurse Practitioner license
Minimum of 2 years of cardiothoracic or cardiovascular surgical experience
Strong clinical skills in ICU patient management
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to adapt and perform under pressure
About the Assignment
Join a dedicated team at a reputable Colorado Springs healthcare facility delivering world-class cardiothoracic care. This full-time, permanent role offers a supportive environment focused on patient-centered outcomes. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the stability of a well-established institution committed to your professional growth.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife
Worksite address
colorado springs, CO, 80509, US
Who can apply
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