Locum Cardiac Surgery Stepdown Unit (NP or PA)
Job Description
Palm Health Resources is hiring for a Cardiac Surgery Stepdown Unit locum APP.
This is an ongoing locum need.
Start date: November 26, 2026
end date: ongoing
Position Details:
We will have an ongoing need for a cardiac surgery stepdown unit APP.
Weekday Shift: 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm)
Provide clinical care to patients transitioning from the Cardiac Surgery ICU to the step-down setting; evaluate and develop plan of care for new patient consults
Perform detailed assessments, monitor/evaluate cardiac status, manage patient through the pre-post-op period, initiate/refine medical management, participate in multi-disciplinary rounds, care coordination, discharge planning and education, chest tube/pacing wire removal, wound care
Shift-based schedule including rotating weekends and holidays
No Call/No Nights
Qualifications:
Cardiothoracic Surgery experience
ICU experience is a plus
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of nationally accredited Physician Assistant (PA), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) Program, or Family Nurse Practitioner with ICU experience. New graduates are welcome to apply
- Current PA/NP licensure in appropriate state
Competitive Compensation and Travel covered!! 1099!
Submit current resume for immediate consideration!
