Inpatient Cardiac Surgery APP

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 115,003 - 189,999; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore offers an inpatient NP/PA role in Cardiac Surgery. Position: 36 hours, 7a–7p, three 12‑hour shifts weekly, with focus on pre- and post-op care and care planning. Board-certified NP with surgical background or PA-C with cardiac experience is preferred.

Competitive salary range USD 115,003–189,999 per year, plus comprehensive benefits. Maryland licensure and CPR/ACLS are required.

Qualifications

• NP/PA credential required (Nurse Practitioner certificate program or NCCPA-certified PA)
• Current Maryland licensure
• CPR and ACLS certification required
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Minimum experience: 0–2 years in cardiac surgery or surgical setting

Responsibilities

• Inpatient pre- and post-operative care and determination of plan of care

Skills

Cardiac surgery experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Maryland licensure

Education

Nurse Practitioner certificate program

NCCPA certification

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Medical Group offers a rewarding career with a unique patient population in the heart of Baltimore, MD. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership-as a clinician and healthcare expert. MedStar Union Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiac Surgery team. As part of the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, you'll contribute to advancing cardiovascular care on both a regional and national level. Through innovative clinical research, state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, and cutting-edge treatments, we remain committed to delivering patient-centered care every step of the way. We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiac Surgery team at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. We're helping move cardiovascular care forward regionally and nationally through our MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, with clinical research, better diagnostic tools, and advanced treatments that are always patient focused. This role will be inpatient. Primarily the duties of the role will be pre and post op care and determining plan of care.

This is a 36 hour, 7a-7p position. (Three 12-hour shifts weekly) The ideal candidate will have background experience in Cardiac surgery or a surgical setting.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner certificate program required
• Current national certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Two of years' experience as a practitioner preferred.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills.
• Current Maryland licensure.
• Certified in CPR, ACLS required.

This position has a hiring range of USD $115,003.00 - USD $189,999.00 /Yr.