Nocturnal Inpatient APN/PA – Cardiothoracic & Vascular Floor

Palm Careers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide overnight inpatient coverage for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. This role is strictly floor-based with no operating room responsibilities and no call duties.

Responsibilities include ICU/floor coverage, post-operative care, and coordination with surgical teams. Night shifts are 13 hours, with weekends/holidays rotation, and a 6:30 PM–6:30 AM schedule.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Active North Carolina license required.
• Active DEA registration (address changes acceptable).
• Experience in Cardiothoracic or Vascular surgery and nocturnal hospital coverage preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient coverage for cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients (floor-based).
• Daily patient assessments, care coordination, documentation, and overnight issue management.
• Post-operative management and overnight clinical support.
• Chest tube management and removal (no insertion).

Skills

Inpatient floor management

Post-operative care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Strong communication

Documentation

Overnight coverage

Education

Active NC NP/PA license

Active DEA registration

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide overnight inpatient coverage for Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. This role is strictly floor-based with no operating room responsibilities and no call duties.

Responsibilities include ICU/floor coverage, post-operative care, and coordination with surgical teams. Night shifts are 13 hours, with weekends/holidays rotation, and a 6:30 PM–6:30 AM schedule.