Cardiac Surgery NP/PA — First-Assist in CVICU

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on forgivable loan

Group insurance (health, dental, life)

401k with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in downtown Indianapolis is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiovascular Surgery team. The role involves inpatient management and surgical first-assist duties in a high-volume adult cardiac surgical setting, with rounds in CVICU and step-down units.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree and ACNP or PA certification; new grads with CV rotation experience are welcome.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• ACNP or PA Certification required.
• New grads considered who have completed meaningful clinical rotations in CV surgery, cardiology, critical care, or related specialties.
• Previous APP experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-assist duties for cardiothoracic procedures including CABG, valve, complex aortic operations, and transplant cases.
• Participate in daily inpatient rounds and coordinate multidisciplinary care in CVICU and inpatient surgical services.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Serve as surgical first assistant for a broad range of adult cardiac procedures, including EVH harvesting and chest tube management.

Skills

Acute care NP/PA

CV surgery experience

First-assist capabilities

Education

Master's degree

ACNP or PA Certification

Job description

Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in downtown Indianapolis is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiovascular Surgery team. The role involves inpatient management and surgical first-assist duties in a high-volume adult cardiac surgical setting, with rounds in CVICU and step-down units.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree and ACNP or PA certification; new grads with CV rotation experience are welcome.