CV/CT Surgery First Assist Nurse Practitioner (RNFA Required)
Baylor Scott & White Health - The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery team as a First Assist at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, with occasional floating to our Heart Hospitals in Dallas and Frisco.
Position Overview
The CV/CT Surgery First Assist Nurse Practitioner will work closely with a highly collaborative surgical team, providing perioperative care and first-assist support for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures. This role offers a predictable weekday schedule with structured call coverage in a well-established heart program.
Schedule
Monday-Friday, typically 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Schedule may vary when assigned to call
Call Requirements
Rotating weekday call (approximately once per week) Rotating weekend call (Friday-Sunday) every 4th or 5th weekend
Practice Setting
Primary location: The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano Occasional floating to Dallas and Frisco Heart Hospitals
Case Volume
1-2 cardiovascular surgery cases per day, depending on call coverage
Team Structure
14 Surgeons 12 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) Established, collaborative CV surgery service
Key Responsibilities
First assist in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures Preoperative and postoperative patient management Participate in on-call coverage for the CV surgery service Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams Deliver high-quality, patient-centered surgical care
Experience and Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Active or eligible Texas RN and APRN license Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) required Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic surgical experience strongly preferred Will consider candidates with 2+ years of general surgery or other surgical specialty experience Demonstrated first-assist and perioperative skill set Ability to work independently in a fast-paced surgical environment while contributing to a team-based culture
Why Baylor Scott & White Health
Nationally recognized heart and vascular program Supportive, team-oriented culture Predictable weekday schedule with structured call rotation Opportunity to practice in a premier Heart Hospital setting
BENEFITS
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Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.