Physician Associate/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Cardiovascular Surgery ICU

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 139,000 - 179,000; Full time

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Relocation assistance

Shift differentials

Job summary

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME is hiring a Physician Associate or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with 3–5 years of cardiac critical care experience to support postoperative cardiac surgery patients in the CTICU. In this inpatient role, you will join a multidisciplinary team with autonomy under Cardiac Surgeons and Cardiovascular Critical Care Intensivists.

The position offers day/night rotating coverage, potential step-down/intermediate unit coverage, and aim for full privileges

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of critical care experience, preferably in a cardiac surgery setting.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred; accredited PA or ACNP program completed.
• Current Maine license or eligibility for licensure; ACLS and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage postoperative cardiac surgery patients in CTICU; may cover step-down and intermediate care units as needed.
• Provide day/night rotating coverage in inpatient setting.
• Perform bedside procedures independently as privileges allow; work with Cardiac Surgeons and Critical Care Intensivists.

Skills

Critical Care

Cardiac Surgery

PA/ACNP Certification

ACLS

BLS

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Physician Associate/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Cardiovascular Surgery ICU

Location: Portland, ME
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Rotating
Job Category: Advanced Practice Provider
Req #: 95793
Date Posted: Nov 11, 2026

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, is recruiting for a Physician Associate (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) with 3-5 years of critical care experience to work at Maine Medical Centerproviding day/night (rotating) coverage for cardiac patients primarily in an adult ICU setting. You will be joining a comprehensive Cardiac Surgery Program which consists of 6 Cardiac Surgeons and 25 PAs/NPs with upwards of 1400 cases annually. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in an exciting environment with a broad scope of practice. The APP team works with a high level of autonomy supported by the Cardiac Surgeons and Cardiovascular Critical Care Intensivists to provide a high level of care for this leading edge program. Cardiac surgery at Maine Medical Center is at the forefront of minimally invasive valve platforms, such as TAVR as well as advanced heart failure treatments, including ECMO and VADs.

The primarily focus of this role is managing postoperative cardiac surgery patients in the CTICU with the possibility of covering the step-down unit and intermediate care unit when needed. This is an inpatient only position with goal of full privileges to perform bedside procedures independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

3-5 years of critical care experience preferentially in a Cardiac Surgery setting; Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred; successful completion of accredited Physician Associate or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program; current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure; Current ACLS and BLS certification.

At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, shift differentials, productivity-based incentives, quality incentives and other premiums.

At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. The annual salary range for this position at a 1.00 FTE is $138,622 to $179,394.

MaineHealthis a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working togethersoour communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members,MaineHealthprovides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

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Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.