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Advanced Practitioner • Cardiothoracic Surgery

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - PRN Nocturnist - Cardiac Surgery - Colorado Springs, CO

UCHealth Cardiac Surgery - Memorial Central

Colorado Springs, CO

ID: 1667

At UCHealth, our mission is simple: to improve lives, and that starts with you. As a physician-led medical group with nearly 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care, innovation, and advancing the future of healthcare.
UCHealth Medical Group and our well-established Cardiothoracic Surgery program at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in beautiful Colorado Springs are ready to welcome a PRN Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to their team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, team-oriented, and focused on providing excellent patient care in a high-acuity environment.

Practice at a Glance

  • $55.29 - $72.48 per hour plus a 12% pay differential for this PRN position, based on relevant experience
  • PRN schedule
  • 3+ years of Cardiology or Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU and floor patient management experience required
  • Manage overnight CVICU and floor patients
  • Rounding and management of CVICU and floor patients
  • Provide direct care to the adult cardiac surgical patient population in the inpatient setting
  • Perform bedside procedures as appropriate to the patient population
  • Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and quality assurance initiatives
  • Work autonomously and collaboratively in a high-acuity setting
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Master's degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
  • Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) issued by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), as applicable
  • Unrestricted Colorado Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license, or compact privileges under the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact agreement, as applicable
  • Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility for Nurse Practitioners; provider must apply for prescriptive authority as a condition of employment
  • Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice
  • Eligible to provide reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid
  • Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA
  • Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges
  • Prescriptive authority as appropriate, per medical staff service privileging process
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Benefits Highlights

  • $55.29 - $72.48 per hour plus a 12% pay differential for this PRN position, based on relevant experience. A quality and/or productivity bonus may be offered, if applicable.
  • Paid malpractice
  • Wellness benefits and employee discount programs
  • Eligible to participate in the 403(b) retirement plan
The UCHealth Medical Group Office of Advanced Practice supports APP professional development through mentorship, communication, leadership development and opportunities for committee and leadership involvement.
Join us in making a difference that extends beyond the exam room. Together, we can improve lives, advance care and make extraordinary possible. Connect with our Recruitment team to learn more.
We are unable to support visa candidates for this position.
Posting Date: 11/10/2026 - 12/10/2026

About Colorado Springs, Colo.

Nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs invites the outdoor adventurists and cultural enthusiasts to enjoy vibrant scenic beauty, rugged outdoor adventure, and exceptional opportunities to create lifelong memories. Colorado Springs is proud to be the home of five military installations and the U.S. Olympic Committee. With a county population of around 650,000, this area boasts a rich heritage with a wide variety of cultural and urbane sophistication. With a moderate cost of living, temperate climate, and an average of 247 days of sunshine per year, Colorado Springs is the perfect place to call home.