Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - General/Other in Colorado Springs, CO

Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Employer: VieMed Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Perm Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Colorado Springs, CO

Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner with a passion for cardiothoracic care? Join a leading facility in Colorado Springs, CO, offering a stable full-time position with excellent compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives. Enjoy a flexible schedule, weekday rotations in a supportive environment, and start your new role as soon as April 28, 2026.

Quick Facts

• Location: 1400 East Boulder Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
• Start Date: 04/28/2026
• End Date: Permanent position
• Shift: Full-time, Monday through Friday (rotations in operating room and ICU)
• Hours/Week: 40
• Employment Type: Permanent
• License/Certs: Valid Nurse Practitioner license in Colorado
• Experience: Prior cardiac or cardiovascular surgical experience preferred

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00 (negotiable based on experience)
• Benefits Include:
  • Competitive annual salary between $100,588 and $143,769
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Generous CME allowance and educational tuition assistance
  • Retirement plans with employer match (403(b) and optional 457(b))
  • Paid sick leave, family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI)
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
  • Wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits

What You’ll Do

• Provide advanced clinical care for cardiothoracic surgical patients
• Assist in cardiac surgeries, including performing endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting
• Manage ICU and surgical patient care, including rounding and evaluations
• Participate in outpatient clinics and operating room coverage
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physicians, and healthcare professionals
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and lab results
• Develop and implement treatment plans and follow-up
• Prescribe medications and bedside procedures as needed
• Maintain detailed, high-quality documentation of all patient care
• Demonstrate clinical judgment and work independently under physician oversight
• Stay current with continuing education and organizational policies
• Thrive in a dynamic, high-stress clinical environment with flexibility and teamwork

What You Need

• Colorado Nurse Practitioner license
• Minimum of 2 years of cardiothoracic or cardiovascular surgical experience
• Strong clinical skills in ICU patient management
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt and perform under pressure

About the Assignment

Join a dedicated team at a reputable Colorado Springs healthcare facility delivering world-class cardiothoracic care. This full-time, permanent role offers a supportive environment focused on patient-centered outcomes. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the stability of a well-established institution committed to your professional growth.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife

Benefits

Licensure -Certification - Travel and other reimbursements when applicable