PA/NP (Cardiothoracic ICU) Opportunity in Pittsburgh, PA
Step into a high-acuity cardiothoracic ICU role with strong physician support and an expanding provider team. This position for a Certified Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner focuses on advanced CTICU management with a highly predictable, shift-based schedule and no traditional call burdens.
Practice Overview
- You’ll join an established CT surgery/CTICU APP team expanding to provide 24/7 unit coverage
- Inpatient-focused role: rounding, ICU management, and coordinating care with surgeons and consulting services
- Strong support model with on-site cardiac surgeons, experienced RNs, and specialty teams rounding in the unit
- Procedural exposure available; ECMO experience is preferred, and training can be provided
Schedule
- Rotating 12-hour shifts (days/nights) across Monday–Sunday coverage
- Structured rotation with time off built in (approximately 18 shifts per 8-week period)
- No call responsibility for this position
- Typical census is very manageable (often fewer than six patients)
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $120,000–$140,000 (based on experience)
- Sign-on bonus available
- Benefits include malpractice with tail, CME ($1,500 plus CME time), medical/dental/vision, disability coverage, pension/403(b) with contribution, and coverage of license/DEA/privileging fees
Candidate Requirements
- PA or NP with current certification and prescriptive authority
- High level of acute care experience required; Cardiac ICU experience strongly preferred
- Comfort managing critically ill post-op patients in a collaborative ICU environment
- Interest in advanced CTICU skills (ECMO exposure a plus; training available)
Community & Location Highlights
- Live and work in the Pittsburgh area with access to major sports, arts, dining, and neighborhood amenities
- Multiple housing options, from walkable city neighborhoods to quieter suburbs with more space
- Four-season outdoor recreation nearby (parks, trails, rivers, and weekend getaways)
- Easy access to a major airport for regional and national travel
Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals.