Perm Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Colorado Springs, CO
Why apply now:
Join a leading facility in Colorado Springs, CO, delivering expert cardiothoracic care in a full-time, patient-centered environment. Enjoy competitive annual salary (up to $143,769), a supportive team, and comprehensive benefits. Start your new role as soon as April 28, 2026, with flexibility and growth opportunities.
Quick Facts:
Location: 1400 East Boulder Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80909
Start Date: 04/28/2026
End Date/Duration: Permanent position
Shift: Monday to Friday, rotating OR coverage, with clinical days and ICU management
Hours/week: Full-time (hours flexed as per hospital schedule)
Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2
Licensure/Certifications: Colorado licensure as Nurse Practitioner; ACLS/PALS preferred
Experience: Prior experience in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery and ICU patient management required
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive annual salary: $100,588 – $143,769 (based on experience)
Retirement plan options: 403(b) with employer match, optional 457(b) plan
Paid time off from day one plus paid family/medical leave
Additional voluntary benefits: identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee discounts
Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
What You'll Do:
Provide expert clinical care for cardiothoracic surgery patients with a focus on compassionate, patient-first approach
Assist in cardiac surgeries, including performing endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting
Manage ICU and surgical patient care, including rounding and evaluations in CVICU, floor, and clinics
Participate in two full-day clinics weekly, with flexibility for additional patient consults
Rotate through operating room coverage Monday-Friday
Collaborate closely with surgeons, physicians, and healthcare professionals in a team environment
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and labs
Develop and implement care plans, managing medication prescriptions in compliance with policies
Perform bedside procedures as needed
Document all care accurately and timely
Maintain continuing medical education and adapt to dynamic clinical environment
Demonstrate clinical judgment and function independently under supervision
What You Need:
Valid Colorado Nurse Practitioner license and current certifications
Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery and ICU management
Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and team collaboration abilities
Ability to thrive in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
About the Assignment:
This opportunity supports a high-quality, innovative cardiothoracic surgery program in Colorado Springs, CO, dedicated to world-class patient care and clinical excellence. The role involves surgical assistance, ICU patient management, and collaborative clinical practice in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife
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