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Posted 6 days ago
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
BAS Healthcare
π fort wayne
Healthcare & Medical
Job description
<p><strong>Location: </strong> Fort Wayne, IN </p><p>Fort Wayne, Indiana, offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and small-town charm. As Indiana's second-largest city, it boasts excellent cultural attractions, beautiful parks, and a strong sense of community with a reasonable cost of living. </p><p><strong>Facility: </strong> </p><p>This Level 2 trauma facility is known for its comprehensive cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery programs. The facility features high-acuity cardiac services, robotic thoracic surgeries, and advanced heart failure treatments including LVAD, ECMO, and Impella support devices. The collaborative team environment includes dedicated surgical teams and specialized nursing support. </p><p><strong>Opportunity: </strong> Cardiology Nurse Practitioner<br /><br />This is a locums-to-perm opportunity starting August 11, 2025, with a preferred 7-on/7-off schedule. The position requires cardiothoracic experience, with PAs needing endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) knowledge with approximately 500 cases/10 years experience. </p><p><strong>Job Details: </strong> </p><ul><li>Primarily focused on rounding and medical management, especially on weekends </li><li>Daily rounding on all inpatients (ICU, stepdown), new consults, and discharging patients </li><li>Endoscopic vein harvesting and training new APPs on EVH procedures </li><li>First assist on surgical cases after learning surgeon preferences </li><li>Weekday coverage from 6:30am-4:30pm with on-call responsibilities </li><li>Weekend rounding on inpatients with call coverage </li><li>Take ICU call 1-2 nights per week (5:00pm-7:00am) </li><li>Weekend call from Saturday 7:00am through Monday 6:30am </li><li>Support for various specialties including cardiac surgeries, thoracic procedures, vascular surgeries, and heart failure treatments </li><li>Manage approximately 8-10 inpatient encounters per shift </li> </ul><p><strong>Compensation: </strong> </p><p>Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included. Paid travel and lodging available. </p>