Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care (Cardiac Surgery ICU) Roanoke, VA

Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care (Cardiac Surgery ICU) in Roanoke, VA. ACNP required. 13-week contract assignment at a Level 1 Trauma hospital.

Join a dynamic team at a leading Level 1 Trauma hospital in Roanoke, VA, as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Critical Care. This Cardiac Surgery ICU opportunity allows you to work with expert providers, expand procedural skills in cardiothoracic critical care, and impact patient outcomes. Roanoke sits in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and offers vibrant city amenities, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community-ideal for professionals seeking Virginia nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $4,650 - $4,980
• Location: Roanoke, VA 24014 (Blue Ridge Mountains; thriving arts scene and outdoor activities)
• Setting: Cardiac Surgery ICU, Level 1 Trauma Hospital
• Duration: 13 weeks (September 21, 2026 - December 21, 2026)
• Shift: Day shifts (07:00 - 20:00), 5 shifts per week
• Patient Population: Adult cardiothoracic patients recovering from complex surgeries
• Support Staff: 1-2 providers per shift
• EMR: Epic (Epic EMR experience preferred)

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of critical care or cardiac surgery ICU experience
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) certification required
• Comfortable with high autonomy in a fast-paced ICU environment
• Strong interest or background in cardiothoracic surgery and critical care
• Ability to remain in Roanoke, VA for the full duration of the assignment

Responsibilities

• Manage adult patients recovering from complex cardiothoracic procedures (aortic surgery, CABG, thoracic and valve surgery)
• Collaborate with attending physicians and APP colleagues on advanced mechanical circulatory support (ECMO, IABP, LVAD, Impella, RVAD)
• Perform and refine critical care procedures: bronchoscopy, central venous catheter placement, arterial line insertion, chest tube management
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and apply clinical judgment for timely interventions
• Respond to critical and emergent situations with rapid assessment and stabilization
• Focus on optimizing patient experience, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes in a cardiothoracic ICU setting

Why This Contract Assignment

• Work in a high-acuity, Level 1 Trauma center with complex cardiothoracic cases
• Opportunity to advance procedural skills and critical care expertise
• Competitive weekly pay for Nurse Practitioners
• Experience caring for postoperative cardiothoracic patients using Epic EMR

Apply now to be considered for this Nurse Practitioner position in Roanoke, VA. Join our healthcare team today and contribute to exceptional critical care in a leading cardiac surgery ICU. Benefits GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors. Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.