LOCUM CVICU Physician Assistant

PALM Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a locum assignment in their Cardiothoracic department. This role involves working primarily nights, with the flexibility of day shifts, and offers a competitive hourly rate. You will be responsible for admitting and treating critically ill patients on MCS support, performing essential bedside procedures under physician supervision. This exciting opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment while enjoying comprehensive coverage for lodging, travel, and rental car. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to exceptional patient care!

Benefits

Lodging covered

Travel expenses covered

Rental car provided

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Must have experience in CVICU and/or MCS as an APP.
• California license is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Admit, evaluate, diagnose, and treat critically ill cardiogenic shock patients.
• Perform bedside procedures such as arterial and central line placements.

Skills

Cardiothoracic care

Critical care nursing

Bedside procedures

Patient evaluation

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

California nursing license

Tools

ECMO

VAD

Impella

Job description

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We are hiring an experienced nurse practitioner / physician assistant for our Cardiothoracic department for a locum assignment in San Francisco, CA!

Candidate must have a California license!

This position is majority nights but can have some day shifts unless all nights are preferred. They can do 3:12s weekly, or block shifts together in 6 on/ 8 off with at least 1 weekend per month covered!

The assignment shall be a 6 months to start, with an option to extend.

Seeking experienced providers with either CVICU and/or MCS APP experience!

Target Start: April 2025

The CVICU/MCS APP will admit, evaluate, diagnose, and treat critically ill cardiogenic shock patients on MCS support (ECMO, VAD, Impella) in the ICU setting under the supervision of the attending physician and will perform bedside procedures (including but not limited to arterial line, central line placement).

Competitive Hourly Rate, lodging, travel, rental car all covered!

Interested candidates should send their current CV for immediate consideration!

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