Shift Differential* Cardiac Surgery down - PhysicianAssistant or Nurse Prac

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Hartford Health Cares 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.

Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Benefits:

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 Health Cares 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.

Role: Open to Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

Location: 79 Jefferson Street, Hartford, 06102

Setting: Inpatient, cardiac surgery

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

Call schedule: No call

About the Opportunity:

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.

Call schedule:
No call

This role offers a collaborative, patient‑centered environment, where APPs are empowered to deliver outstanding care and grow professionally as part of a world‑class cardiac surgery program.

Why Join Us?

At Hartford Health Care, we are committed to supporting providers who prioritize both patient care and teamwork. Our program offers:

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…