Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Company: AMN Healthcare
Location: Stanford
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description & Requirements Cardiovascular Intensive Care
Unit Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant(NP) StartDate: ASAP
Pay Rate: $ - $ 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.
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AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner
focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare
organizations today. We offer a single-partner approach to optimize
labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies
to expand the reach of care.
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