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AdventHealth Cardiovascular Institute is the number one heart transplant group in the Southeast performing more transplants per year than any other transplant center in the Southeast with patient survival rates over 82% after 3 years. We have expanded our 8 bed ECMO unit to a 32 bed ECMO unit at the beginning of this year. We are looking for PAs and APRNs who enjoy a challenge and have a passion for medical devices and complex patients to join our growing team. The APP would serve our patients by providing direct clinical services for critically ill adult patients with cardiac or multi-system and Responsibilities: The APP would be expected to complete the following under physician direction and within the credentialing standards of the Hospital:Assess patients for changes in condition and institutes appropriate interventions including initiation of necessary emergency performed but not limited to: Chest Tubes arterial catheters central venous catheters pulmonary artery catheters temporary pacemakers airway management and defibrillationParticipates and assists with the pre- peri- and postoperative management of the cardiac transplant VAD MCS and ECMO patientsPerforms and participates in quality/performance improvement activities and clinical Details:Shift coverage is for nights which also includes weekends and holiday rotation.5 PM to 5 AM (night)14 (12-hour) shifts required per monthExperience and Requirements:Experience as an APRN or PA in Critical Care that are willing to learn CV sideExperience with transplant patients L-VAD Circulatory Assist Device CABGs (highly preferred)Experience in CICU or CVICU as an RN (highly preferred)ECMO experience (highly preferred)Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing with Acute Care Certification (Required)Board Certification through NCCPA ANCC or AACNBLS ACLS CALS FCCS certifications or eligibleEnjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of sign on bonusRelocation AssistanceCompetitive salary with annual incentive and extra shift potential403(b) retirement plan with employer contributionCME allowanceOccurrence Based MalpracticeFirst day health insurance with extremely low healthcare premiumsPaid Leave days