Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse Practitioner (Full-Time, Days) Northwest Medical Center Tucson, AZ

Northwest Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled, experienced Cardiothoracic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join its high-acuity Cardiovascular ICU team in Tucson, Arizona. This is a full-time, hospital-employed opportunity within a premier, busy multispecialty group, offering robust clinical support and the ability to manage complex post-operative cardiothoracic surgical patients.

At Northwest Medical Center, you ll be part of Community Health Systems (CHS), a national network of regional hospitals dedicated to delivering exceptional care close to home!

• Schedule: Full-time, 7 AM 7 PM, 7-on / 7-off block scheduling (Day Shift). (PRN considerations may also be available).

• Clinical Focus: 100% inpatient, ICU-based role dedicated to the post-operative management of open-heart and lung surgery patients.

• Key Responsibilities: Managing post-surgical recovery, performing ICU bedside procedures, reviewing pre-operative labs/imaging, and executing comprehensive discharge management.

• Environment: A highly collaborative, sophisticated, and fast-paced multispecialty ICU team.

• Board-Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).

• Must have dedicated, prior ICU experience (Cardiothoracic or Cardiovascular ICU experience highly preferred).

• Active Arizona state nursing license or the immediate ability to obtain one.

• Competitive annual salary

• Commencement bonus

• Relocation assistance

• Medical malpractice coverage

• Excellent health, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement benefits

• Annual CME allowance

• Referral bonuses

If you are an experienced CV ICU Nurse Practitioner looking for a premier full-time day position with a stable 7-on/7-off schedule, we want to hear from you.

Apply today: Send your CV and letter of interest to Barry Edsell at or reach out directly with any questions at .

Northwest Medical Center is a 287-bed acute care hospital serving northwest Tucson and surrounding communities. The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, surgical services, cardiology, women's health, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation services, and specialty care. As a long-standing healthcare provider in southern Arizona, Northwest Medical Center plays a central role in delivering coordinated care across the region in collaboration with affiliated hospitals, urgent care centers, surgery centers, and physician practices.

Northwest Tucson and the nearby Oro Valley offer a high quality of life with more than 300 days of sunshine annually , access to the Sonoran Desert, and abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and golf. The area features cultural events, shopping districts, higher education institutions such as The University of Arizona , and a diverse culinary scene. Strong schools, affordable housing, and a growing economy make the region attractive for families and professionals.