Cardiac Surgery PA II — OR Team

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

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Benefits at Hopkins

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital seeks an experienced Physician Assistant II or ACNP, RNFA, to join the Cardiac Surgery OR team. This full-time role partners with cardiac surgeons and OR nurses to support complex cardiac procedures and perioperative care.

The candidate will have a PA license, ACNP/RNFA credentials if applicable, and at least two years in cardiac surgical assistance, with strong communication skills and collaboration in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Valid PA licensure in Maryland or eligibility
• Acute Care NP with RNFA certification if applicable
• 2+ years direct surgical assistant experience in cardiac surgery preferred
• Excellent communication and teamwork with multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiothoracic surgeons during procedures (CABG, valve repair/replacement)
• Perform tissue handling: incisions, retraction, suturing, hemostasis
• Close chest and assist in transport to ICU/PACU
• Harvest of saphenous vein and radial artery for bypass
• Assist with cannulation, grafting, decannulation and related tasks

Skills

PA licensure

ACNP RNFA

Cardiac surgery OR

Endovascular vein harvest

Education

Accredited PA program graduate

Masters/Doctorate in Nursing, Acute Care NP

Job description

Johns Hopkins Hospital seeks an experienced Physician Assistant II or ACNP, RNFA, to join the Cardiac Surgery OR team. This full-time role partners with cardiac surgeons and OR nurses to support complex cardiac procedures and perioperative care.

The candidate will have a PA license, ACNP/RNFA credentials if applicable, and at least two years in cardiac surgical assistance, with strong communication skills and collaboration in a multidisciplinary setting.