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Protean Med LLC

Other Nurse Practitioner

Protean Med LLC, Colorado, United States

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Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Full Time Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic Surgery
Overview

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced clinical care in a cardiothoracic surgery practice setting . This role involves ICU management, surgical first-assisting, outpatient clinic coverage, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-first care.

Practice Highlights
  • Provide advanced clinical care for cardiothoracic surgery patients.

  • Assist in cardiac surgeries, including endoscopic vein harvesting and first-assisting when needed .

  • Manage ICU and cardiovascular surgical patients, including rounding and evaluations in CVICU, floor, and clinic .

  • Participate in two full-day clinics weekly and see additional patients as needed.

  • Rotate through operating room coverage Monday Friday .

  • Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, and other healthcare professionals.

  • Perform bedside procedures appropriate to patient population.

  • Order and interpret labs, diagnostics, and prescriptions in compliance with regulations.

  • Maintain continuing education and provide thorough, timely documentation.

Candidate Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (Master s in Nursing) REQUIRED

  • Certification by ANCC or AANPCB REQUIRED

  • Minimum 3+ years of cardiac/cardiovascular surgery experience with ICU management OR experience with vein harvesting and first assisting REQUIRED

  • DEA license with full prescriptive authority REQUIRED

  • Unrestricted medical staff membership and privileges REQUIRED

  • BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross) REQUIRED

  • Eligible for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursable services REQUIRED

  • No sanctions/exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA REQUIRED

  • Not accepting Locums or Locum-to-Perm providers

  • Not visa eligible

Schedule & Coverage
  • Full-time, Monday Friday schedule.

  • Mix of ICU management, OR coverage, and outpatient clinics.

  • High-acuity, dynamic cardiothoracic surgical environment.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary: $100,588 $143,769 annually (based on experience).

  • Quality and productivity bonuses available.

  • Relocation bonus for qualifying candidates.

  • Malpractice insurance provided.

  • CME allowance + tuition assistance for continuing education.

  • 403(b) retirement with employer match + optional 457(b) plan.

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (including dependents).

  • Wellness programs, FSAs, HSAs, voluntary benefits (pet insurance, ID theft, discounts).

  • PTO from day one + paid family & medical leave (state coverage included).

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Nurse Practitioner seeking to advance your career in cardiothoracic surgery , we invite you to apply today!