Cardiac Surgery NP II: Inpatient ICU Specialist

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

University of California Irvine Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner 2 in the Department of Surgery to manage inpatient care for cardiac surgery patients across ICU and hospital floors. You will participate in sign‑out, round with the team, and coordinate patient care with surgeons, residents, and staff.

Emphasis on trauma informed care and high‑quality documentation is essential. The role requires active CA RN and NP licenses, BLS/ACLS, and potential operating room support with NP privileges.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate across inpatient care teams in cardiac surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for cardiac surgery patients in ICU and hospital wards.
• Perform inpatient consultations, orders, and daily care plans.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and hand-offs with surgical team.

Skills

Cardiac inpatient NP experience

Communication skills

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Trauma-informed care

Education

Accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

Job description

University of California Irvine Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner 2 in the Department of Surgery to manage inpatient care for cardiac surgery patients across ICU and hospital floors. You will participate in sign‑out, round with the team, and coordinate patient care with surgeons, residents, and staff.

Emphasis on trauma informed care and high‑quality documentation is essential. The role requires active CA RN and NP licenses, BLS/ACLS, and potential operating room support with NP privileges.