Nurse Practitioner- CV/CT Surgery - First Assist
Baylor Scott & White Health, Plano, TX, United States
CV/CT Surgery First Assist Nurse Practitioner (RNFA Required)
Baylor Scott & White Health – The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
Position Overview
The CV/CT Surgery First Assist Nurse Practitioner will work closely with a highly collaborative surgical team, providing perioperative care and first‑assist support for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures. This role offers a predictable weekday schedule with structured call coverage in a well‑established heart program.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, typically 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Schedule may vary when assigned to call
Call Requirements
Rotating weekday call (approximately once per week)
Rotating weekend call (Friday–Sunday) every 4th or 5th weekend
Practice Setting
Primary location: The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
Occasional floating to Dallas and Frisco Heart Hospitals
Case Volume
1–2 cardiovascular surgery cases per day, depending on call coverage
Team Structure
14 Surgeons
12 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
Established, collaborative CV surgery service
Key Responsibilities
First assist in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures
Preoperative and postoperative patient management
Participate in on‑call coverage for the CV surgery service
Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams
Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered surgical care
Experience And Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Active or eligible Texas RN and APRN license
Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) required
Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic surgical experience strongly preferred
Will consider candidates with 2+ years of general surgery or other surgical specialty experience
Demonstrated first‑assist and perioperative skill set
Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced surgical environment while contributing to a team‑based culture
Why Baylor Scott & White Health
Nationally recognized heart and vascular program
Supportive, team‑oriented culture
Predictable weekday schedule with structured call rotation
Opportunity to practice in a premier Heart Hospital setting
Benefits
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited program
More than 1 year of experience
Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Nurse (RN), RN‑First Assist (RNFA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or BLS within 30 days of hire
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Baylor Scott & White Health – The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
Position Overview
The CV/CT Surgery First Assist Nurse Practitioner will work closely with a highly collaborative surgical team, providing perioperative care and first‑assist support for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures. This role offers a predictable weekday schedule with structured call coverage in a well‑established heart program.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, typically 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Schedule may vary when assigned to call
Call Requirements
Rotating weekday call (approximately once per week)
Rotating weekend call (Friday–Sunday) every 4th or 5th weekend
Practice Setting
Primary location: The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
Occasional floating to Dallas and Frisco Heart Hospitals
Case Volume
1–2 cardiovascular surgery cases per day, depending on call coverage
Team Structure
14 Surgeons
12 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
Established, collaborative CV surgery service
Key Responsibilities
First assist in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures
Preoperative and postoperative patient management
Participate in on‑call coverage for the CV surgery service
Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams
Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered surgical care
Experience And Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Active or eligible Texas RN and APRN license
Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) required
Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic surgical experience strongly preferred
Will consider candidates with 2+ years of general surgery or other surgical specialty experience
Demonstrated first‑assist and perioperative skill set
Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced surgical environment while contributing to a team‑based culture
Why Baylor Scott & White Health
Nationally recognized heart and vascular program
Supportive, team‑oriented culture
Predictable weekday schedule with structured call rotation
Opportunity to practice in a premier Heart Hospital setting
Benefits
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited program
More than 1 year of experience
Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP), Registered Nurse (RN), RN‑First Assist (RNFA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or BLS within 30 days of hire
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