Cardiac Critical Care NP/PA — Night Shift, Autonomous

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Training program

Generous CME allowance

Job summary

Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians in Atlanta seeks a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide critical care coverage in the CVICU. This full-time role involves night shifts with a rotating schedule to days as needed, delivering on-site care to high-acuity patients.

Ideal candidates have CVICU experience and GA licensure, with PA or NP credentials. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a training program within a leading cardiology program.

Qualifications

• PA: Graduate of a Physician Assistant program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board.
• NP: Graduate from a school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing.
• 3–5 years' experience in CVICU preferred.

Responsibilities

• Vascular access and line placements, bedside ultrasound, and mechanical ventilation.
• Manage hemodynamics and complex circulatory support including ECMO and LVADs.
• Care for patients pre/post cardiovascular surgery, including heart transplantation and advanced heart failure.

Skills

Critical care knowledge

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Education

PA program (GA license)

Master's in Nursing (NP track)

Tools

ECMO

LVAD

Bedside US

Job description

Piedmont Heart Institute Physicians in Atlanta seeks a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide critical care coverage in the CVICU. This full-time role involves night shifts with a rotating schedule to days as needed, delivering on-site care to high-acuity patients.

Ideal candidates have CVICU experience and GA licensure, with PA or NP credentials. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a training program within a leading cardiology program.