Cardiovascular Surgery NP – First Assist RNFA, Weekdays

Baylor Scott & White Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health - The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery team as a First Assist (RNFA required).

This role offers a predictable weekday schedule with on-call rotations and occasional floating to Dallas and Frisco Heart Hospitals, supported by a collaborative team of 14 surgeons and 12 APPs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active or eligible Texas RN and APRN license.
• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) required.
• Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic surgical experience strongly preferred.
• Will consider candidates with 2+ years of general surgery or other surgical specialty experience.
• Demonstrated first-assist and perioperative skill set.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced surgical environment while contributing to a team-based culture.

Responsibilities

• First assist in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Preoperative and postoperative patient management.
• Participate in on-call coverage for the CV surgery service.
• Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered surgical care.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

RNFA

Cardiovascular surgery

First assist

Perioperative care

On-call

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health - The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery team as a First Assist (RNFA required).

This role offers a predictable weekday schedule with on-call rotations and occasional floating to Dallas and Frisco Heart Hospitals, supported by a collaborative team of 14 surgeons and 12 APPs.