NP/PA - Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: NP – Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Syracuse, NY

• Service Setting: Inpatient (ICU / Step-Down Unit)

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: Jun 01,2026 - Oct 2,2026

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adult

• Patient Volume/Census: Up to 10 notes per day; phone coverage for all inpatients

• Rounding: Included

• Case Mix: Cardiac surgery ICU and step-down patients; critical care / cardiology-focused cases

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic

• Specialty Backup Available: Supervising physician and critical care physicians

• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Central line placement

• Arterial line placement

• Chest tube placement and removal

• Wound vac changes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active NY License

• Board: AANP Certification

• Certifications: ACLS

• Experience: ICU/critical care experience required (cardiac ICU preferred); no new grads

• Other Qualifications: EPIC experience required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient care for cardiac surgery ICU and step-down patients

• Perform daily rounding and documentation

• Manage patient care plans in collaboration with supervising and critical care physicians

• Perform bedside procedures as required

• Provide phone coverage and coordinate care for all inpatients