The Heart and Vascular intensive care unit (HVICU) at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join our HVICU team. The HVICU is a 20 bed unit. We provide care for patients undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures, including coronary artery bypass, valve replacement and complex aortic procedures. In addition, we provide a variety of mechanical support options to patients experiencing cardiogenic shock and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Our team is composed of intensivists, anesthesia residents, and advanced practice providers. Enjoy a flexible and supportive scheduling model designed to promote work-life balance. This role includes a balanced mix of shifts, with approximately 40-50% night coverage, along with competitive night and weekend shift differentials. As providers gain experience and demonstrate clinical excellence, opportunities may become available for preferred swing shifts (11:00 AM-11:00 PM). The schedule also includes a predictable holiday rotation of one summer and one winter holiday annually. In addition, our large and collaborative team environment offers flexibility for internal shift swaps to help accommodate personal scheduling needs while maintaining team coverage. Summary: The inpatient Cardiac Surgery service provides care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures, including coronary artery bypass, valve replacement and complex aortic procedures. In addition, we manage patients pre-operatively and perform consultations for surgery. This is an onsite position located at PPMC in Philadelphia. PPMC has an outstanding track record of medical accomplishments including creating one of the first coronary care units in the US, and we continue to provide leading-edge care as part of Penn Medicine. Cardiac Surgery is high growth and high visibility service at PPMC. The Advanced Practitioner Provider contributes to excellence in education, leadership, professional contribution and practice. The position of the advanced practice (AP) provider in the HVICU is that of leader, teacher, and care provider. In close partnership and collaboration with the intensivist and surgical physician groups we provide world class care to some of the most acutely ill patients in the country who are undergoing coronary revascularization, complex aortic surgery, you will also be managing patients requiring mechanical support such as VAD's and ECMO. The AP is skilled at invasive procedures including central lines, dialysis catheters, arterial lines and bronchoscopy. Working closely with physician providers at many levels we are an integral piece of a multidisciplinary team. Minimum Requirements: Master's Degree in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Bachelor, Masters or Doctorate Physician Assistant required Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Pennsylvania State license, active and in good standing at time of hire AHA ACLS and CPR Required Critical Care and/or Cardiac Care experience is preferred We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work