Nurse Practitioner

Atlas Search; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 179,088 - 206,640; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare system in Grand Forks is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner with at least 2 years of cardiothoracic surgery experience for a structured 4-month contract. Responsibilities include rounding on inpatients, evaluating and treating clinic patients, and collaborating in a surgical environment. This role offers competitive compensation with specific call rates, ideal for those ready to contribute to patient care and continuity across settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of cardiothoracic surgery experience required.
• Active North Dakota NP license required.
• Strong experience managing complex post-surgical cardiac patients.

Responsibilities

• Round on cardiothoracic surgery inpatients.
• Manage post-operative and follow-up cardiac patients.
• Evaluate and treat clinic patients (approximately 10–14 per day).
• Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons and APP colleagues.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery experience

Clinical judgment

Collaboration skills

Education

Active North Dakota NP license

Job description

Location: Grand Forks, ND

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract

Assignment Dates: 04/01/2026 – 07/31/2026 (4-Month Coverage)

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Compensation

• $130–$150/hour
• $230–$250/night call
• $195/call back
• $1,100/24-hour call
• No gratis included
• Call back paid at premium rate

Position Overview

A healthcare system in Grand Forks, ND is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in cardiothoracic surgery for a 4-month coverage assignment due to provider leave.

This role includes both inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic responsibilities within a collaborative surgical environment.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Round on cardiothoracic surgery inpatients
• Manage post-operative and follow-up cardiac patients
• Evaluate and treat clinic patients (approximately 10–14 per day)
• Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons and APP colleagues
• Participate in scheduled call coverage
• Support continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of cardiothoracic surgery experience required
• Active North Dakota NP license required
• Strong experience managing complex post-surgical cardiac patients
• Excellent clinical judgment and collaboration skills

Apply Today

If you have at least two years of cardiothoracic surgery experience and are available for an April start, this is a structured short-term contract opportunity with competitive call compensation and a defined assignment timeline.