The cardiovascular surgery NP/PA hospitalists work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, critical care consultants, fellows, nurses, respiratory therapists, and others to provide 24/7 coverage managing high acuity patients in the Pediatric and Adult CVS (Cardiovascular Surgery) ICU (Intensive Care Unit). This position will involve caring for mostly pediatric and adult congenital post-op patients in the ICU in addition to general CVS ICU adult patients.  The inpatient role requires timely assessments, interventions, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Patient and family education about recovery and disease processes is also a crucial part of the health promotion for the patients. 

Mayo Clinic is ranked among the Best Hospitals for heart care and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report. The patient population that the NP/PAs manage includes adult and pediatric CV surgical, heart and lung transplant, and device patients (VA/VV ECMO, RVAD/LVAD, and/or IABP) located in the ICU. Working alongside talented surgeons and critical care consultants, this diverse patient population provides you the opportunity to hone your skills into a specialty area and promote continuous learning as you care for these high acuity patients. Shifts are 13-hour day/night rotation with 15-17 self-scheduled weekends per year, 2 assigned holidays per year, and no call responsibility. The ability to pick your own schedule allows for valued time off for personal pursuits, development, and life/work balance. 

There are abundant opportunities for continued professional growth within our large cardiovascular surgery APP team. Teaching with the education committee, publishing or performing research with the professional development committee, and/or participating in practice improvements are all possibilities. The leadership team and coworkers will encourage you to participate in education, research, quality and high-level patient care. Ideal candidates would have a continuous desire to learn and develop as a cardiovascular surgery advanced practice provider.

Masters prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current Minnesota RN license and certification, or eligible to be certified, as an FNP.  Applicants may also be dual certified as an ACNP and PNP to be considered for this position.  

Or graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice.

Registration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is required. Additional advanced certification (BLS, ACLS, and PALS).

Previous experience preferred but not required however inpatient graduate rotations at minimum are required.

External and Internal candidates for this position are asked to attach 2-3 letters of reference to their online application to be considered for this position.

New graduates please upload 3 letters of reference from preceptors that can attest to your clinical abilities. 

Mayo Clinic employees applying for this position are asked to attach 3 most recent performance evaluations to online application to be considered for this position.