Cardiovascular Surgery NP/PA — Night Shift, No Call, CME

NONPF; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Dedicated CME days

Malpractice tail coverage

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to lead the immediate post-operative management of cardiac and thoracic surgery patients in an inpatient setting across Carmel and Indianapolis. The role emphasizes high-acuity bedside care and a collaborative team approach under a nonprofit health system.

The position requires Master’s in Nursing, board certification/eligibility, Indiana licensure, and DEA registration, with CME support and full-time night shifts (7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.).

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Advanced Practice Provider.
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration.
• Master's degree of Nursing required.
• Indiana NP prescriptive authority credentialing within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Lead immediate post-operative management of cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, ensuring safe recovery and transition to ICU/step-down units.
• Deliver high-acuity medical treatments and bedside care within a collaborative team model.
• Work in an inpatient setting across Carmel and Indianapolis.

Skills

Cardiac postoperative care

Inpatient care

Education

Master's degree of Nursing

Nurse Practitioner prescriptive authority credential (Indiana Board of Nursing)

Job description

Ascension is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to lead the immediate post-operative management of cardiac and thoracic surgery patients in an inpatient setting across Carmel and Indianapolis. The role emphasizes high-acuity bedside care and a collaborative team approach under a nonprofit health system.

The position requires Master’s in Nursing, board certification/eligibility, Indiana licensure, and DEA registration, with CME support and full-time night shifts (7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.).