Job Overview
Palm Health is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled CVICU/CTICU Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a top "A grade" hospital in Chicago, Illinois to support a high volume cardiac surgery service line on an ongoing locums basis. The facility offers a flexible day shift schedule of 8-, 10, and 12--hour shifts, a competitive pay, and Palm Health will cover travel costs including: flight, lodging/hotel, rental car/ gas mileage.
Details
- Manage post-operative cardiothoracic surgical patients in the ICU, including hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and titration of vasoactive/inotropic support
- Perform daily rounds, H&Ps, progress notes, and discharge planning in collaboration with the cardiothoracic surgery and critical care teams
- Manage chest tubes, arterial lines, central lines, and other invasive monitoring devices
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies (labs, imaging, echocardiograms) relevant to cardiothoracic ICU care
- Manage mechanical circulatory support devices (IABP, ECMO, VADs) in coordination with surgical/perfusion teams, as applicable to scope
- Day shift coverage
- Flexible scheduling: 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts
- Travel, Housing, Rental car and Malpractice included!
APPLY NOW FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
Pay: $110.00 - $135.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person