Advanced Practice Provider - Surgical CVICU

About the Role

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as an Advanced Practice Provider in the Surgical Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This full-time night shift role involves caring for complex cardiac patients including heart and lung transplant recipients in a leading heart transplant center.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare in critical care settings including surgical and medical ICUs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage acute and complex cardiac conditions.
• Perform assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe therapeutic interventions.
• Facilitate patient transitions within healthcare settings.

Requirements

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner in Tennessee.
• Master's degree.
• National certification in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Minimum 1 year critical care experience preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

• $15,000 sign-on bonus for experienced candidates.
• Affordable high-quality health insurance.
• Dental and vision plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (flex PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Subsidized backup childcare.

Work Schedule

• Full-time, night shift.
• Three 13-hour shifts per week.
• No explicit call or weekend requirements stated.

This role offers a challenging and rewarding environment with a respected team at a nationally ranked medical center. The position supports professional growth and values work-life balance.