Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Company: Ascend Medical Staffing
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: June 17, 2026

Job Description:

New permanent NP/PA with CV surg/ICU experience-Open to CO license-up to $143,000 base

UCHealth Cardiac Surgery Team in Colorado Springs, Colorado is seeking an experienced, compassionate Nurse Practitioner with cardiac or cardiovascular surgery expertise and ICU patient management skills to join their innovative, full-time, patient-centered team dedicated to world-class cardiothoracic care.

Job Description:
As a Nurse Practitioner on the UCHealth Cardiac Surgery team, you will:

Provide advanced clinical care for cardiothoracic surgery patients with a focus on compassionate, patient-first care

Assist in cardiac surgeries, including performing endoscopic vein harvesting and first assisting when needed

Manage ICU and cardiovascular surgical patient care, including rounding and evaluation of CVICU, floor, and clinic patients

Participate in 2 full-day clinics weekly and see additional patients as needed on other days

Rotate through operating room coverage Monday through Friday
Collaborate closely with surgeons, physicians, intensivists, and healthcare professionals in a collegial, multidisciplinary environment
Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests
Develop and implement appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on patient outcomes

Order medications and write prescriptions in compliance with regulatory policies
Perform bedside procedures as appropriate to the patient population
Provide high-quality, timely documentation of all care delivered
Demonstrate expert clinical judgment and function independently under physician supervision
Maintain continuing medical education to meet state and national registry requirements
Adapt and thrive in a high-stress, dynamic clinical setting with evolving organizational needs

Exhibit flexibility, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and a positive cultural fit
NOT DOING ANY LOCUMS OR LOCUMS TO PERM
UCHealth clears names system-wide.
Unable to support visa candidates for this position.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive annual salary between $100,588 and $143,769, based on experience
Eligibility for quality and productivity bonuses
Relocation bonus for qualifying candidates
Paid malpractice insurance
Generous CME allowance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and optional 457(b) plan

If you think this might be a good fit for you, reach out anytime! I am happy to help.

Thanks,
Robert Brabbs BSN/RN
Ascend Medical Staffing

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