Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care (CTICU) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Go Huskies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 10,326 - 15,391; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

University of Washington CTICU Advanced Practice Provider role seeks highly capable APPs to manage cardiothoracic ICU patients within a collaborative team. You will perform critical care procedures, participate in teaching, and contribute to quality improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a 12-month service period with full faculty appointment, relocation assistance may be available for out-of-state candidates, and a strong emphasis on teaching, research, and service within

Qualifications

• Current WA State RN licensure for ARNP or PA-C; eligible for DEA.
• Graduate degree from an accredited NP or PA program.
• National certification as ARNP/PA and DEA eligible.
• ACLS Certification.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Prior critical care or CT surgery experience preferred; new grads with related training may be considered with extended onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent and collaborative patient management from admission to transfer of care.
• Perform bedside ICU procedures (central/arterial line placements, bronchoscopy, point-of-care ultrasound).
• Receive 24/7 in-house intensivist support.
• Participate in onboarding and education of staff; engage in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Leadership

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Graduate degree in NP/PA program

Job description

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: School of Medicine: Surgery

Location

Seattle, WA

Open Date

Jul 08, 2026

Description

The Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Washington invites applications for six (6) full-time Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care (CTICU) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant positions to support the rapid expansion and growth of the CTICU unit at the University of Washington Montlake Campus. Successful candidates will be expected to support the department's commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

This position provides a faculty appointment at the rank of Teaching Associate in the Department of Surgery with an anticipated start date in Fall 2026. Teaching Associates hold annual appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30) and may be reappointed to subsequent annual terms. Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.

The base salary range for this position will be: $10,326 - $15,391 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Relocation assistance may be available for out-of-state candidates.

The University of Washington Medical Center Montlake Campus CTICU is a fast paced, high acuity unit providing exceptional care for heart and lung transplant patients, patients requiring mechanical circulatory support devices (including a large volume of VA/VV ECMO patients), complex aortic and adult congenital post-surgical patients and general cardiac, thoracic and vascular post-surgical patients requiring critical care management. The existing CTICU APP team is now expanding in response to unprecedented growth.

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care (CTICU) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a member of the Cardiothoracic Surgery CTICU multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, residents, fellows, and RNs providing intensive care services to patients and families. The CTICU APP role promotes independent clinical practice within a highly collaborative and established team model and is well supported with dedicated 24/7 in-house CTICU intensivist support.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing independent and collaborative patient management from admission to the CTICU through transfer of care to the acute care setting. Responsibilities include the following:

• Work on a dedicated cardiothoracic inter-professional team with other established APPs, critical care physicians and cardiothoracic surgeons in addition to the multidisciplinary team.
• Perform bedside ICU procedures including central line and arterial line placements, bronchoscopy, and point of care ultrasound
• 24/7 dedicated CTICU in-house intensivist support
• Comprehensive 3-4 month 1:1 precepted onboarding available with an established team of experienced critical care APPs
• Flexible schedule with rotating day/night/weekend coverage requirements
• Participate in the education of nursing and resident staff.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and process improvement activities for the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Performs other related duties as required.

All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Current and valid WA State Registered Nurse Licensure for ARNP or Physician Assistant licensure for PA-C.
• Graduate Degree from and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Nationally certified ARNP/PA and eligible for DEA.
• Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills
• ACLS Certification
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Basic computer knowledge and command of basic personal computer skills
• Prior critical care or cardiothoracic surgery experience strongly preferred; extremely motivated new graduates with relevant critical care and cardiothoracic surgical training backgrounds may be considered for hire with an extended onboarding period

Application Instructions

Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The positions will remain open until filled.

Application should include the following materials:

• a cover letter of no more than 2 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences

Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conductthis search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossieraccount and can send all application materials, includingconfidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information .

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Disability Services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].