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Cardiac Surgery Rotator Advanced Practice Provider

  • Syracuse
  • Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Oct 8 2026
  • APS Inpatient
  • State of New York
  • TH Nurse Practitioner NSSL4/Physician Assistant NSSL4
  • 91466
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking highly skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider to join the Cardiac Surgery Team to serve in a full-time role with 24x7 coverage in Cardiopulmary ICU.

Position is based in a Level I Trauma Center that provides Critical Care and services to patients across a 17+ County Region. Scheduling is determined based on operational needs. Upstate operates 24 hours a day/Seven days a week, providing continuous care to our region.

Key Responsibilities will include:

  • Assessment and management of post-op cardiac surgery patients in the ICU and on the stepdown unit.
  • Ordering and interpreting appropriate labs, tests, exams and procedures for diagnostic and critical care management purposes
  • Daily rounds with multidisciplinary team.
  • Complete appropriate daily progress notes as well as new patient admissions and consultations.
  • Pulling chest tubes, pacing wires, IABPs, lines; Placement of central and arterial lines and other indicated invasive procedures.
  • Rotational days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call requirement to ensure 24 x 7 staffing.
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

As an APP, you will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to Upstate’s mission, vision, and values, while adhering to all institutional policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
  • NYS Licensed/Registered NP or PA.
  • Current National Certification consistent to the clinical practice. 
  • Have a NPI number and be Medicare enrolled with a Medicare Identification Number (or PTAN) (or eligible for Medicare Enrollment within 6 months of hire.
  • CPR-BLS and ACLS Certification required at the time of appointment.
  • Must successfully pass pre-employment and credentialing clearances.

Preferred Qualifications:

Critical Care APP experience.

Work Days:

Rotational coverage for Day, Evening, and Night shift, including Weekends and Holidays.

Shifts may range from 8 to 12-Hour, shifts based on operational needs.

Message to Applicants:

In return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding care you’ll receive: 

  • Generous paid time off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days. 
  • Choice of several outstanding Health Insurance Benefits. 
  • Well-being plans that include Adoption Assistance, Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program. 
  • Retirement options with employer contributions, plus additional voluntary retirement savings plans. 

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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