Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - CV Surgery ICU

Mayo Clinic

10 days ago

United States$130,978 - $182,686Full TimeSurgery

✓ No Call

Practice Authority in United States

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mayo Clinic as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – CV Surgery ICU, Rotating Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

The self-scheduling model supports a healthy work/life balance and allows for personal flexibility and professional development.

There are numerous opportunities for ongoing professional growth within our large and dynamic cardiovascular surgery APP team.

These include involvement in educational initiatives, scholarly publishing, research through our professional development committee, and participation in quality and practice improvement projects.

Team members are encouraged and supported by leadership and peers to pursue excellence in clinical care, education, and research.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $130,978 - $182,686

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Mayo Clinic as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – CV Surgery ICU, Rotating Schedule.

Key Skills

Nurse PractitionerPhysician AssistantCardiovascular SurgeryCritical CarePatient EducationTherapeutic InterventionsDiagnostic TestsAcute CareChronic CareTeam CollaborationClinical GrowthResearchQuality ImprovementBLS CertificationACLS CertificationATLS Certification

Requirements

Candidates must have a Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, along with relevant licensure and certifications. Prior experience is preferred but not required, with inpatient clinical rotations being a minimum requirement for new graduates.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - CV Surgery ICU at Mayo Clinic a 4.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Surgery position at Mayo Clinic is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Compensation Analysis

Mayo Clinic lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $131k to $183k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($131k–$183k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery, Critical Care, Patient Education, Therapeutic Interventions, Diagnostic Tests, Acute Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will manage high-acuity patients in the Cardiovascular Surgery ICU, providing assessments, interventions, and education. They will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and long-term health promotion.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance with multiple plan options, Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account, Vision: Affordable plan with national network, Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs, Retirement: Competitive retirement package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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