Perm - Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Colorado Springs, CO
Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner seeking a rewarding opportunity in a renowned cardiothoracic care center? Join a leading facility in Colorado Springs, CO, and enjoy a stable schedule, competitive compensation, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in patient care. This position offers a full-time schedule with a supportive team, starting as soon as April 28, 2026.
Quick Facts
- Location: 1400 East Boulder Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- Start Date: 04/28/2026
- End Date/Duration: Permanent
- Shift: M-F, rotating through operating room coverage; full days in clinics and ICU
- Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Licenses/Certifications: Nurse Practitioner license in Colorado; DEA certification required
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in cardiovascular or cardiac ICU/ surgery preferred
Pay & Benefits
- Pay Package: Competitive annual salary between $100,588 and $143,769 (based on experience)
- Additional Compensation: Eligibility for quality and productivity bonuses, relocation bonus for qualifying candidates
- Insurance & Retirement: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance including dependent coverage; 403(b) with employer match, optional 457(b) plan
- Paid Time Off & Leave: PTO from day one, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI)
- Additional Benefits: Paid malpractice insurance, CME allowance, tuition assistance, wellness programs, voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
What You'll Do
- Provide advanced clinical care for cardiothoracic surgery patients, emphasizing compassionate, patient-first treatment
- Assist in cardiac surgeries, including performing endoscopic vein harvesting and assisting in procedures
- Manage ICU and surgical patient care, including rounding and evaluation in CVICU, floors, and clinics
- Participate in two full-day clinics weekly and see additional patients as needed
- Rotate through operating room coverage from Monday to Friday
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, physicians, and healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary environment
- Order, interpret, and evaluate labs and diagnostic tests
- Develop and follow through on care plans and patient follow-up
- Prescribe medications in line with regulatory requirements
- Perform bedside procedures as appropriate
- Maintain thorough and timely documentation of care provided
- Demonstrate clinical expertise and work independently under physician supervision
- Maintain ongoing education to meet state and national requirements
- Adapt to a dynamic, high-stress clinical setting with flexibility and teamwork
What You Need
- Colorado Nurse Practitioner license
- Minimum 2 years' experience in cardiac or cardiovascular ICU/surgery preferred
- Ability to perform bedside procedures and manage complex patient cases
- Strong communication, team collaboration, and problem-solving skills
About the Assignment
Join a dedicated and innovative team at a top healthcare facility in Colorado Springs, committed to providing world-class cardiothoracic care. This is a full-time, permanent role focusing on clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered outcomes, with a supportive environment that values continuous learning and professional growth.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply. #LiveYourLife #VHSRN