Nurse Practitioner Acute CT
Listed compensation
$72.71-$103.72/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology.
Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care.
Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e. g., part-time).
Pay Range
$72.71 - $103.72
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Position Overview
Job Description
Essential Functions
Serves as First Assist during both cardiac and vascular surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety.
Collaborate with attending physicians to provide exceptional patient care on the General Floor and in the Surgical ICU; as well as the ability to independently evaluate all inpatient and Emergency Room consultations.
Manage and monitor patients in the Cardiovascular Critical Care Unit who have recently received either open surgical or percutaneous coronary intervention in collaboration with critical care attendings and physician colleagues from the general cardiology, interventional cardiology, and electrophysiology teams.
Contribute to patient education and provide support to patients and their families.
Assists Physician by performing individualized surgical care management before, during and after surgery. Assists with the positioning, prepping and draping of the patient or perform these independently, if so directed by the surgeon.
Assists the surgeon with case, including providing retraction of tissue for optimal visualization and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique, assists in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instrument for the task, placement of ties, placement of suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measure as directed by the surgeon. Uses electrocautery mono and bi-polar, clamp, ligate, and cut tissue per surgeon directive.
Affords the surgeon the best possible exposure of the anatomy incident to the operation. Assists the surgeon in identifying any structure which should not be ligated and keeps these structures from the moves of the surgeon.
Assists in closure of the incision including tying off bleeders, applying sutures and wound dressing and performs any and all tasks required of him/her by the surgeon incident to the particular procedure.
Practices correct operating room etiquette. Evaluates and implements the plan of care. Possesses thorough understanding of appropriate instruments pertinent to the surgical case.
Complies with all relevant statutes, regulations and institutional policies pertaining to the role of the first assistant. Works effectively and in harmony as part of the operative team.
Applies principles of asepsis and infection control knowledgeably and skillfully.
Recognizes changes in the patients condition. Recognizes potential emergency situations or surgical hazards and initiates preventative or corrective measures in a timely manner. Performs proficiently and calmly in all emergencies. Assists with resuscitation of patient during cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events in the operating room.
Responsible for case preparation to include schedule review, posting slip review to verify necessary equipment to be available and complete along with patient images and other necessary information.
Working within scope of license, develops and implements nursing plan of care for patients. Communicates the plan of care to patients as prescribed by physician: test results, scheduling of specialized tests and treatment modalities, prescription drug instructions and other patient education. Documents treatment in medical record appropriately.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking
Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e. g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease
This Position Is Eligible for the Following Benefits
Medical Plan
Prescription Drug Coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Transit
- Commuter Parking
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Spouse
- Voluntary Life Employee
- Voluntary Life Child
Voluntary Legal Services
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Paid Time-Off Program
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner serves as a First Assist during cardiac and vascular surgeries while collaborating with physicians to manage patient care in the Surgical ICU and general floors. They are responsible for performing surgical care management, monitoring cardiovascular patients, and documenting treatment in medical records.
Requirements
The role requires a qualified Nurse Practitioner capable of performing surgical assistance, managing critical care patients, and responding to emergency situations. Candidates must possess the ability to work effectively within an operative team and maintain high standards of asepsis and patient safety.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Acute Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
In Virginia, the Nurse Practitioner weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$135k (309 salary observations; 1,315 listings), vs ~$139k nationally (9,603 salary observations; 52,736 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$183k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $181k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $151k–$216k | Nurse Practitioner median $137k (middle half $128k–$140k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Virginia vs national | $135k median in Virginia | $139k nationally (−3%)309 state / 9,603 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$181k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All nurse practitioner listings in Virginia | 393 active | 13,667 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 66% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment393 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend (all specialties) | +2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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