NP/PA Cardiac Surgery ICU Opportunity in Greenville, NC

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ECU Health Physicians and The East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC are seeking a Board-Certified/Board Eligible Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to provide acute patient care in their Cardiac Surgery ICU. New graduates are encouraged to apply.  

Job highlights include: 

• Employment by ECU Health Physicians  

• Hospital privileges at ECU Health Medical Center  

• Inpatient only clinical care in a high volume 16-bed cardiac ICU  

• Established team of 8 experienced Advanced Practice Providers and 6 Surgeons 

• Ability to work with a nationally recognized cardiothoracic surgery program that performs more than 1,000 pump cases annually 

• Clinical responsibilities will include performing histories and physical examinations, patient assessments, daily patient rounds with physicians, and facilitation of pre-operative and post-operative patient care 

• Schedule will include (7) 12-hour shifts every 2 weeks with rotating nights and weekends 

• For interested candidates, a nocturnist schedule is available 

• Procedures will include chest tube placement and removal, arterial lines, central lines, swan-ganz catheter, thoracentesis, transvenous pacers, and bronchoscopies 

• High level of autonomy 

• ACLS certification by the American Heart Association is required 

• Excellent compensation and benefits package to include annual administrative stipend, relocation assistance, vacation, sick, and malpractice (with tail), 401k/457b, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance 

For more information on this opportunity, please contact ECU Health recruiter, Denise Owens, at denise.owens@ecuhealth.org or 252-258-8375. 

East Carolina Heart Institute is not one, but two separate buildings operating together as a single, dynamic institute. The East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU Health Medical Center is the region’s preferred facility for cardiovascular care. The six-story tower houses clinical space, diagnostic services and cardiovascular operating rooms, including a hybrid operating room and 13 interventional labs. It features 120 beds for patients undergoing procedures for cardiac medicine, cardiac surgery and vascular surgery.

East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU is an outpatient center and serves as the primary teaching and research location for the institute. It contains offices and research labs for cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, vascular surgeons and scientists, as well as exam rooms, a rehabilitation center and a 250-seat auditorium.

Greenville is the 11th largest city in the state with a metropolitan population of more than 95,000. Mild winter temperatures make it perfect for year-round golfing and park outings, while the summer months offer easy beach getaways with short drives to the picturesque Outer Banks and the stunning Crystal Coast. With an array of excellent restaurants, fascinating museums, charming art galleries, and unique antique shops, Greenville offers an exceptional quality of life that is hard to beat.

• Named one of Livability’s Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2025 and 2026
• Conveniently located 45 miles east of I-95, about an hour and half from Raleigh and from the pristine beaches of the Crystal Coast
• Home to East Carolina University (ECU) – a vibrant university with an annual enrollment of more than 24,000 students – and The Brody School of Medicine, one of the most diverse medical schools in the country
• Numerous waterways, parks and the Greenville Greenway System are perfect for boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and camping
• Cost of living below the national average, diverse and affordable housing and excellent educational opportunities, both public and private
• Investment of more than $500 million in downtown Greenville’s revitalization bringing new restaurants, shops, businesses, and residents to the area

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law.