Cardiothoracic Surgery NP — First-Assist & Perioperative Care

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pet insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health savings account

Health Care FSA

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery to join our demanding OR team. The APP will provide perioperative medical services, perform first‑assist duties, and collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing to optimize patient outcomes across preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced,

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PA or APRN program.
• Current FL PA/APRN license.
• National board certification (NCCPA for PAs, Acute care or Adult Gerontology Acute Care for APRNs).
• Minimum of 1 year CT Surgery first assist experience.
• RNFA certification preferred for APRNs; BLS and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily surgical service rounds with assessment and planning.
• First-assist in CT surgery and transplant procedures with sterile technique.
• Provide perioperative care including preop and postoperative evaluations.
• Assist in management of cardiothoracic patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage in clinical documentation, order entry, and discharge planning using the EMR.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Organizational skills

Patient-centered care

Education

PA/APRN program

FL licensure as PA/APRN

NCCPA or Acute/Adult Gerontology cert

RNFA certification

BLS & ACLS

Tools

EMR systems

PACS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery to join our demanding OR team. The APP will provide perioperative medical services, perform first‑assist duties, and collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing to optimize patient outcomes across preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced,