Shift Differential* Cardiac Surgery down - Physician Assistant or Nurse Pra

Location Detail

80 Seymour Street (10008)

Hartford Health Care’s nationally recognized Heart & Vascular Institute seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Department of Cardiac Surgery, a prestigious 15-star Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) program. Based at Hartford Hospital, one of the largest surgical centers in the Northeast, this award‑winning program is celebrated for its excellence in cardiac surgery, innovative care, and superior patient outcomes.

• Market‑leading compensation, premium shift differentials, benefits, and generous paid time off.
• Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues.
• Enhanced Tuition Assistance and Higher Education Partnerships.
• Voluntary benefits include student loan programs, home, auto, renters’ insurance, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance and more.
• Employee discount programs and colleague assistance programs offering resources and information for personal and work‑life issues.
• Family care benefits through  including emergency back‑up care benefits for children, adults and even pets.

Join the dynamic team at Hartford Healthcare’s Hartford Hospital as a valued Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the challenging yet rewarding realm of Cardiac Surgery. The successful Advanced Practitioner (APP) supports patient care from the point of admission to discharge on the service and step‑down teams.

This cardiac surgical APP is the cornerstone of patient care, handles a wide variety of case types in all stages of illness, comprehensive physical assessments, interpretation of diagnostic results, establishing complex plans of care, and managing cardiac surgical emergencies. Extensive training and supervision are provided to the APPs for skills such as chest tubes, feeding tubes, and removal of pacer wires.

Open to Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

79 Jefferson Street, Hartford, 06102

Inpatient, cardiac surgery

Full‑time 3x13s, nights. Premium differentials offered.

No call

• As a vital member of the Cardiac Surgery team, the APP will deliver expert, compassionate care to patients in our 18‑bed Cardiac Surgery intensive care unit (ICU), step‑down unit, and floor settings.
  
  Responsibilities include:
• Managed preoperative and postoperative care for cardiac surgery patients.
• Perform bedside procedures including central venous and arterial line placement, intra‑aortic balloon pump removal, etc.
• Provide care for patients undergoing advanced procedures, including heart transplants, ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), mechanical circulatory support, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, and closely monitoring progress.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of teamwork and concise communication to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Support seamless transitions of care between the ICU, step‑down, and floor settings.
• Provide patient and family education, ensuring a clear understanding of the surgical process and recovery journey.
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time employment includes day/night/weekend/holiday rotation. Permanent night positions are available. Premium night/weekend differentials offered.

• Comprehensive Training and Mentorship: A robust onboarding process for both experienced and new graduate APPs. Ongoing professional development tailored to cardiac surgery care includes weekly CME opportunities.
• Career Growth Opportunities:
  Access to leadership development programs and a culture that fosters innovation and professional advancement.
• World‑Class Resources:
  The Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world.

The Heart & Vascular Institute at Hartford Hospital is a national leader in advanced cardiac care, offering innovative treatments, groundbreaking research, and superior outcomes.

Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and excellence, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on patient’s lives and your professional growth will thrive.

Certified Physician Assistant (PA‑C) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (APRN), preferably with 1+ years of relevant experience in Cardiac Surgery, critical care, or surgical settings. New graduates are welcome to apply. Eligible for licensure in the state of Connecticut. Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills. A commitment to patient and team focused care, excellence in clinical outcomes, and Hartford Health Care’s mission of putting patients first.