Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Company: AMN Healthcare
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: February 19, 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 Practitioner, Np, Anp,
Advanced Practice, Advanced Practice Nurse, Nurse Nursing ,
nurse-practitioner, nurse practitioner, NP 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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