Physician Associate/Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner CardiovascularSurgery ICU Portland

Description MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, is recruiting for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) with 3-5 years of critical care experience to work in day and night coverage for cardiac patients primarily in an adult ICU setting. You will be part of a comprehensive Cardiac Surgery Program that includes 6 Cardiac Surgeons and 25 PAs/NPs, handling upwards of 1,400 cases annually. The APP team works with a high level of autonomy, supported by Cardiovascular Critical Care Intensivists, to provide high‑quality care. The program focuses on minimally invasive valve platforms such as TAVR and advanced heart failure treatments including ECMO and VADs. Responsibilities Primarily manage postoperative cardiac surgery patients in the CTICU, with the possibility of covering the step‑down unit and intermediate care unit when needed. The position is inpatient only with the 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 an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligibility for licensure Current ACLS and BLS certification Benefits 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. Additional Information MaineHealth is a not‑for‑profit integrated health system. Our vision is “Working together our communities are the healthiest in America.” With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. #J-18808-Ljbffr MaineHealth