Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic ICU
Company: Palm Careers
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Palm Health Resources is hiring
an experienced Cardiothoracic Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or
Physician Assistant in Downtown Atlanta, GA! This is a Full Time
Night Shift Role only working 3 12 hour shifts per week! Strong CT
Surgery experience preferred but will also consider hospitalist or
critical care experience. Practice at the highest level of your
license! High level of autonomy and critical care patients! The
primary responsibilities of the NP/PA are in relation to the care
outside of the operating room. The NP/PA works under the direction
of the surgeon, and duties consist of pre and postoperative care of
the surgical patient. The NP/PA is expected to perform clinical
tasks on the patient unit: removal of chest tubes, sutures, and
temporary pacing wires as directed by, surgeons, and chief
resident. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of an accredited Nurse
Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program. License
Eligible or Currently licensed as an advanced practice nurse in the
state of Georgia by the Georgia Board of Nursing and certified as a
Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC) or equivalent body, or Certified as a Physician's Assistant
by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
(NCCPA). May require at least one year of direct experience in one
or more high acuity clinical specialties. BLS and Healthcare
Provider certifications required. ACLS may be required in some
areas. Additional Details This is a nocturnist position - 3/ 12
hour shifts per week. 2 years of inpatient cardiothoracic or
cardiac experience preferred. Nurse Practitioner candidates must be
Acute Care Certified (ACNP or AGACNP) Comprehensive Benefits;
Health, Dental, Matching 403B, Relocation Assistance and MUCH
MORE!
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