Cardiothoracic Surgery Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate

Join northern and central Maine's premier cardiothoracic surgery program! Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is seeking an acute care nurse practitioner or physician associate to become part of our highly respected and collaborative cardiothoracic surgery team in beautiful Bangor, Maine. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery or in the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) to apply. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced cardiothoracic surgeons and multidisciplinary specialists while caring for complex cardiac and thoracic surgery patients across the continuum of care. Position Highlights: 4-day workweek supporting an exceptional work-life balance Collaborative practice with cardiothoracic surgeons, structural heart specialists, intensivists, and thoracic oncology practitioners Daily management of patients in the CVICU and stepdown units Participate in the care of critically ill postoperative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, including hemodynamic monitoring, interpretation, and medication management Develop and implement treatment plans independently and in collaboration with the surgeons Assist in the operating room and perform bedside procedures within scope of practice Coordinate patient progression of care, discharge planning, and adherence to quality and regulatory standards Opportunity to work within a high-acuity, team-oriented environment committed to clinical excellence Compensation Information: $131,000-$180,000 annual base salary. The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc. Why Northern Light Cardiothoracic Surgery? Comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, an employer-matched retirement program, and much more CME allowance to encourage ongoing professional growth Top tier student loan reimbursement program Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Academic and clinical research opportunities Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411- bed, regional tertiary care hospital and an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center. It serves as the principal referral center for a patient population of 500,000 residents across the northern two-thirds of the state. The medical center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including advanced surgical care, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine, oncology, and critical care. Bangor, Maine offers a stable and supportive environment for healthcare professionals. The region is home to high-performing public and private schools, including the University of Maine's flagship campus in Orono. Bangor International Airport provides convenient commercial air service with direct and connecting flights to major US hubs. The area also offers access to a wide range of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities, with outdoor activities available year-round in Maine's forests, lakes, mountains, and coastal regions.

For more information, please contact: Kayla Rodriguez, CPRP ProviderCareers@northernlight.org Call 207.973.5358 or text CTS APP to 207.560.0133