Permanent Opportunity: Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Position Overview Seeking a full-time, experienced Nurse Practitioner with a background in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery and ICU patient management to join an advanced cardiothoracic care team. This role is patient-centered, collaborative, and highly specialized. Note: <ul><li> Not open to locums or locums-to-perm <li> No visa sponsorship available </ul> Key Responsibilities <ul><li> Provide comprehensive perioperative care for cardiothoracic surgery patients <li> Assist in cardiac surgeries, including endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting as needed <li> Manage ICU and CV surgery patients (CVICU, floor, and clinic) <li> Participate in two full-day clinics weekly, with additional patient care as needed <li> Rotate through operating room coverage Monday-Friday <li> Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals <li> Order, interpret, and evaluate lab and diagnostic tests <li> Develop and implement care plans based on diagnostic outcomes <li> Prescribe medications per policy and regulatory guidelines <li> Perform bedside procedures appropriate to patient needs <li> Ensure timely and accurate documentation <li> Maintain CME to meet state/national licensing standards <li> Function independently under physician supervision <li> Adapt to high-stress, fast-paced clinical environments <li> Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and strong clinical judgment </ul> Candidate Requirements <ul><li> Experience: Cardiac/cardiovascular surgery + ICU patient management - Required <li> Licensure: Active Nurse Practitioner license in Colorado or eligibility - Required <li> Certification: Must meet CME and regulatory requirements <li> Visa Candidates: Not eligible for this role </ul> Compensation & Benefits <ul><li> Salary: Competitive base salary <li> Incentives: Eligibility for quality and productivity bonuses <li> Relocation Assistance: Available for qualifying candidates <li> Malpractice Insurance: Fully covered <li> Continuing Education: <ul><li> Generous CME allowance <li> Educational tuition assistance for degrees/certifications </ul><li> Retirement Plans: <ul><li> 403(b) with employer matching <li> Optional 457(b) plan </ul><li> Health Benefits: <ul><li> Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (includes dependents) <li> Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) <li> Wellness programs </ul><li> Voluntary Benefits: <ul><li> Pet insurance <li> Identity theft protection <li> Employee discount programs </ul><li> Time Off: <ul><li> PTO from day one <li> Paid family and medical leave (including CO FAMLI) </ul> </ul> Lifestyle & Location <ul><li> Located at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs offers: <ul><li> 247 days of sunshine/year <li> Outdoor adventures, cultural attractions, and scenic beauty <li> Home to 5 military installations and the U.S. Olympic Committee <li> Population: Approx. 650,000 <li> Moderate cost of living and temperate climate </ul> </ul> Next Steps Let RecruitWell coordinate a call with the hiring team to explore this opportunity further. RecruitWell's Core Values: <ul><li> Open communication <li> Sense of urgency <li> Teamwork <li> Accountability <li> Driven to win <li> Higher consciousness </ul> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li> </li>

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