Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Cardiothoracic ICU/Step team
Tandym Group ·careers.tandymgroup.com
Apply directA reputable health network in North Jersey is currently seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their growing Cardiothoracic ICU/Step team.
About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: 3 12-hour shifts a week (mix of days/nights/weekends; flexible scheduling)
- Patient Volume: Two APP providers managing approximately 24 patients
Responsibilities:
- Managing patients in Cardiac Critical Care and Cardiothoracic ICU environments, including post–open-heart surgery and cardiac step-down care
- Performing and managing advanced procedures, including:
- Central and arterial line insertions
- Chest tube and pigtail placement and management
- Emergency sternotomy (reopening the sternum in critical post-operative events)
- Managing ventilators, hemodynamics, and post-operative recovery for cardiac surgery patients
- Collaborating with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams
- Handling admissions, post-operative rounding, and ongoing patient management
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of CVICU and/or Cardiac Critical Care experience
- Master’s Degree (NP or PA)
- Active or eligible NJ Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) license
- Cardiac Surgery Unit Advanced Life Support (CSU-ALS)
- BLS certifications
- Procedural competency in central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and pigtails
- Strong background in post–Open Heart and Cardiothoracic Surgery settings
Desired Skills:
- ECMO management experience
- Prior exposure to Emergency Sternotomy or Re-exploration for Bleeding
Your privacy is important to us. For consideration, please submit your CV in confidence and our recruiter will contact you to discuss job location and details before forwarding your CV to our client for an interview.
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Cardiothoracic ICU/Step team role?
Tandym Group is hiring for the Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Cardiothoracic ICU/Step team position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Cardiothoracic ICU/Step team job located?
The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Cardiothoracic ICU/Step team role with Tandym Group is based in Morristown, NJ, US. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Cardiothoracic ICU/Step team role remote?
Yes — the Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Cardiothoracic ICU/Step team position at Tandym Group is hybrid. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Cardiothoracic ICU/Step team role pay?
Tandym Group lists the Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Cardiothoracic ICU/Step team role at USD 135,000–200,000 per year.
Is the Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Cardiothoracic ICU/Step team role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Tandym Group.
What experience level is the Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Cardiothoracic ICU/Step team role?
The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Cardiothoracic ICU/Step team position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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