Nurse Practitioner- CV/CT Surgery - First Assist

CV/CT Surgery First Assist Nurse Practitioner (RNFA Required)

Baylor Scott & White Health – The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery team as a First Assist at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, with occasional floating to our Heart Hospitals in Dallas and Frisco.

Position Overview

The CV/CT Surgery First Assist Nurse Practitioner will work closely with a highly collaborative surgical team, providing perioperative care and first-assist support for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures. This role offers a predictable weekday schedule with structured call coverage in a well-established heart program.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, typically 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• Schedule may vary when assigned to call

Call Requirements

• Rotating weekday call (approximately once per week)

• Rotating weekend call (Friday–Sunday) every 4th or 5th weekend

Practice Setting

• Primary location: The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano

• Occasional floating to Dallas and Frisco Heart Hospitals

Case Volume

• 1–2 cardiovascular surgery cases per day, depending on call coverage

Team Structure

• 14 Surgeons

• 12 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

• Established, collaborative CV surgery service

Key Responsibilities

• First assist in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures

• Preoperative and postoperative patient management

• Participate in on-call coverage for the CV surgery service

• Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered surgical care

Experience and Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

• Active or eligible Texas RN and APRN license

• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) required

• Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic surgical experience strongly preferred

• Will consider candidates with 2+ years of general surgery or other surgical specialty experience

• Demonstrated first-assist and perioperative skill set

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced surgical environment while contributing to a team-based culture

Why Baylor Scott & White Health

• Nationally recognized heart and vascular program

• Supportive, team-oriented culture

• Predictable weekday schedule with structured call rotation

• Opportunity to practice in a premier Heart Hospital setting

BENEFITS

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: 

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - More than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

       Nurse Practitioner (NP)

       Registered Nurse (RN)

       RN-First Assist (RNFA)

       Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.