Cardiac ICU Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Atlas Search; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 179,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular PA or NP for a 3-month locum contract in Columbus, OH. The role supports the PCU/stepdown unit, delivering high-acuity cardiovascular care in a hospital setting with typical ratios around 1:10 to 1:12.

The ideal candidate holds an active Ohio PA or NP license, has 3+ years of cardiovascular experience, and is comfortable with day shifts on a 3x12-hour schedule, weekends included.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio PA or NP license required.
• Minimum 3+ years of cardiovascular experience.
• Hospital-based practice experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily management of patients in the PCU/stepdown unit.
• Manage patients with cardiovascular conditions and needs.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient status.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Document patient care and progress accurately per hospital and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Cardiovascular care

Patient management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Active Ohio PA or NP license

Job description

About the Opportunity

Location: Columbus, OH

Pay Rate: $130–$140/hour

Schedule: Day Shift | 3x12 Hour Shifts Per Week | Full-Time Only | Weekends Included

A hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular PCU Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a 3-month locum contract. This role supports the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/stepdown unit, providing care to patients with cardiovascular needs. Typical patient ratio is 1:10, up to 1:12.

The ideal candidate has strong cardiovascular experience and is comfortable managing a high-acuity stepdown patient population in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily management of patients in the PCU/stepdown unit
• Manage patients with cardiovascular conditions and needs
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient status
• Collaborate with cardiologists, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Document patient care and progress accurately per hospital and regulatory standards
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Active Ohio PA or NP license required
• Minimum 3+ years of experience required (no first-time locum providers)
• Cardiovascular experience required
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Full-time candidates only
• Hospital-based practice setting