Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated nurse practitioner or physician's assistant to join our cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) team. The APP will provide advanced care and support to critically ill patients recovering from cardiac surgery including management of mechanical circulatory support and heart/lung transplants. This is a role that will allow you to practice to the fullest extent of your scope and capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and physical exams of patients with cardiovascular conditions after cardiovascular surgery.
• Manage and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team in the care-planning and management of post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients.
• Familiarity with and management of vasoactive infusions including titration of vasopressors and management of cardiogenic shock with inotropic infusions.
• Prescribe medications, order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Provide critical care support including management of mechanical ventilation and mechanical circulatory support (MCS).
• Responsible for bedside procedures including arterial line placement, central line placement, pigtail thoracostomy tube placement, and intubation.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.
• Licensure is obtained by completing a Master's degree in Nursing or equivalency (the only equivalency to the Master's degree is current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner) and a National Certification which requires the successful completion of a nationally accredited examination.
• Utah State prescriptive privileges.

Prioritization

• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.
• Preferred Certification in ACLS/BLS/NRP/ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.

Preferences

• Licensure is obtained by completing a Master's degree in Nursing or equivalency (the only equivalency to the Master's degree is current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner) and a National Certification which requires the successful completion of a nationally accredited examination.

Department

Department: 00265 - Cardiothoracic Division

Location

Campus

Pay Rate Range

107411.20 - 16483.20

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Work Schedule Summary

12, 13-hour shifts per month with some night, weekend, and holiday requirements. No out-of-hospital call.

Department

Cardiothoracic Division

Location

Campus

Close Date

8/18/2026

Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/202229