Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Company: AMN Healthcare
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description & Requirements Cardiovascular Intensive Care
Unit Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant(NP) StartDate: ASAP
Pay Rate: $200000.00 - $250000.00 Overview: Stanford's
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is seeking a highly
skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our
dynamic team. As part of the CVICU team, the APP will play a vital
role in the management of post-operative cardiac surgery patients,
providing high-quality care in a fast-paced and critical
environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with a
multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare
providers in a cutting-edge clinical setting. Key Responsibilities:
Patient Care Management Provide comprehensive care to 4-6
post-cardiac surgery patients per shift in the CVICU setting,
including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management.
Manage patient care through rounding, formulating care plans,
putting in orders, and adjusting treatment protocols as necessary.
Monitor patients’ progress and response to treatment, addressing
complications or changes in condition promptly. Coordinate care
with attending surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and
other specialists as needed. - Perform various procedures,
including but not limited to: - Central and Arterial lines -
Bedside echocardiography and ultrasound - Bronchoscopies
Documentation & Communication: - Complete timely and accurate
documentation, including progress notes, procedure reports, and
discharge summaries. - Ensure clear and effective communication
with the multidisciplinary team regarding patient status, changes,
and discharge planning. Team Collaboration: - Precept and mentor
APP Fellows in the Cardiac Surgery APP Fellowship program,
providing guidance, feedback, and educational opportunities. -
Supervise and support student learners (nurse practitioner and
physician assistant students) during clinical rotations. - Work
closely with attending surgeons, intensivists, and nursing staff to
deliver optimal patient care in the CVICU. Facility Location Known
as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and the home of Stanford
University, Palo Alto’s eclectic mix of tradition and innovation
makes this California town a great place to live and work. Located
just 35 miles south of San Francisco, this college town boasts a
charming tree-lined downtown, an abundance of beautiful parks, a
medley of cultural offerings and excellent travel nursing
assignments. Job Benefits About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we
strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and
influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide
quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare
more human, more effective, and more achievable. Nurse
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Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner
focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare
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