Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) | Flagstaff, AZ

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

    • Location: Flagstaff, AZ

    • Setting: acute care hospital

    • Term: ASAP – November

    • Shift Schedule: 4 days, 7am-3pm plus call 3pm-7am

    • Pay Rate: $145-$150/hr


An acute care hospital in Flagstaff, Arizona is looking for nurse practitioners or physician assistants to provide additional coverage for increased patient load. Providers can expect 10-15 CVICU/step down patients and 1-2 surgeries per day.


Benefits for Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA):

  • Malpractice Insurance

  • Weekly Pay

  • Full-service credentialing and licensing department

  • Dedicated corporate travel team with airfare, car rental and hotel booking

  • $1,000 Referral Bonus

Qualifications of Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA):

  • Board Certification

  • Arizona License

  • DEA

  • 3 years experience in cardiothoracic surgery with EVH

  • Graduate from a university program approved by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants ( NCCPA) - Required

  • ACLS and BLS

  • Medical Surgical or NP ANCC or AANP Certification

Duties/Responsibilities of Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA):

  • Temporary pacemaker removal, chest tube removal, IABP removal, Aline placement.

  • Conduct patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses, to coordinate patient care.

  • Educate patients and their families about surgical procedures, postoperative care, and lifestyle modifications for cardiac health.

  • Participate in follow-up care, including outpatient visits, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on recovery progress.

Astrya Global Medical Staffing is a California-based medical staffing agency certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.

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