Cardiac Surgery NP II — Inpatient Care Leader

UCI Health Regional Burn Center; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner 2 to oversee inpatient care for cardiac surgery patients in the Department of Surgery. You will perform consultations, evaluate patients, order/interpret tests, and develop treatment plans across ICU and inpatient units.

The role requires CA NP and RN licenses, BLS/ACLS, and 2+ years of cardiac NP experience, with potential OR involvement for qualified NPs. Equal opportunity employer; salary hourly ranges apply.

Qualifications

• Current, active, unrestricted California RN license.
• Current, active, unrestricted California NP license.
• Current, active, unrestricted Furnishing license and DEA registration.
• NP National Board Certification (AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG).
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• At least 2 years of cardiac inpatient NP experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care across ICU and inpatient units for cardiac surgery patients.
• Perform consults, evaluate patients, order and interpret tests, and implement plans.
• Coordinate care with surgeons, residents, fellows, and nursing staff.
• Attend rounds, hand-offs, and communicate with teams and families.
• Assist in operating room with RNFA credentials where applicable.

Skills

Inpatient care coordination

Cardiac surgery knowledge

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Job description

UC Irvine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner 2 to oversee inpatient care for cardiac surgery patients in the Department of Surgery. You will perform consultations, evaluate patients, order/interpret tests, and develop treatment plans across ICU and inpatient units.

The role requires CA NP and RN licenses, BLS/ACLS, and 2+ years of cardiac NP experience, with potential OR involvement for qualified NPs. Equal opportunity employer; salary hourly ranges apply.