Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

Join our team as a Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner in the Greater Northeast Ohio region, specifically in Cleveland, OH. This position offers a structured surgical and call coverage schedule, starting in March 2026, with a contract length of 13 weeks and potential for extension.

Job Description

• Provide cardiothoracic surgery support including first and second assist in cardiac and thoracic procedures
• Assist with cardiac procedures including CABG, valve replacements, aneurysms, and dissections
• Assist with thoracic procedures including robotic, VATS, and open thoracotomy cases
• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting and radial artery harvesting
• Provide postoperative patient management in ICU and step-down settings
• Conduct patient rounding, including weekends and holidays
• Participate in call coverage and respond to emergent surgical needs
• Perform procedures within scope of practice including pacing wire removal, chest tube management, and related bedside procedures
• Document all patient care activities in EMR
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary surgical and critical care teams

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner Acute Care or Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Active Ohio license required at time of submission
• DEA and applicable state prescriptive authority required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience in cardiac and thoracic surgery required
• Experience with ICU and step-down patient management required
• Endoscopic vein harvesting experience required
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Strong surgical assisting skills and ability to work in high-acuity environments

Location

Located in the Greater Northeast Ohio region, supporting cardiothoracic surgery services across affiliated hospital facilities within a structured surgical and call coverage schedule.