Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

AMN Healthcare; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. This role offers competitive compensation up to $225,000, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team environment. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a vibrant community known for its low cost of living and excellent quality of life.

Benefits

sign-on bonus

relocation stipend

comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Required experience includes first assist in the OR, endoscopic vein harvesting, and pre/post-op consults.

Responsibilities

• Work within a highly collegial and supportive Cardiothoracic Surgery team.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday with a very light call schedule.

Skills

first assist in the OR

endoscopic vein harvesting

pre/post-op consults

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Start Date: ASAP  |  Pay Rate: $180,000 - $225,000

Location: Eastern Iowa

Join an award-winning 445-bed hospital in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor, the top region for healthcare in Iowa.

Position Details

• Cardiothoracic Surgery PA/NP opportunity: Required experience includes first assist in the OR, endoscopic vein harvesting, and pre/post-op consults.
• Work within a highly collegial and supportive Cardiothoracic Surgery team committed to excellence.
• This CTS program was recently recognized with a 3-star STS rating, awarded to less than 10% of open heart programs in the U.S.
• The program was also named one of the nation’s Top 50 cardiovascular hospitals by Fortune and IBM Watson Health, the only hospital in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor with this ranking.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday with a very light call schedule.
• Compensation: Up to $225,000, commensurate with experience.
• Additional benefits include sign-on bonus and relocation stipend.
• Comprehensive benefits package provided.

Community Overview: Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor

An eclectic mid-sized city with a metro population of 455,000. It offers a welcoming environment for providers to live, work, and raise a family, with beautiful scenery and friendly communities—the essence of the “Iowa Nice” reputation. The area boasts a low cost of living, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools (ranked #12 nationally), and is the 6th best state to practice medicine.

• Enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, and golfing.
• Experience a thriving arts and cultural scene with various events throughout the year.
• Eastern Iowa Airport is highly regarded as one of the best regional airports in the U.S.

Facility Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa’s second-largest city, sits along the Cedar River, north of Iowa City. Known for its arts scene, museums like the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and vibrant music and performing arts venues such as the Paramount Theatre and Theatre Cedar Rapids. With over 70 parks, outdoor recreation is plentiful.

Job Benefits

Details to be provided upon application.

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we aim to be the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in healthcare staffing, helping organizations provide quality patient care that evolves to be more human, effective, and achievable.