OSF HealthCare·Peoria, Illinois
The advanced practice provider will work within a cardiovascular intensive care unit to manage complex post-operative adult cardiac surgery patients. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physicians and surgeons to provide 24-hour directed multidisciplinary care.
According to professional standards of care, performs a variety of advanced nursing / physician assistant functions. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Job Specifics: OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is seeking an experienced advanced practice nurse or physician assistant to join our adult cardiovascular surgery critical care team. This team member will work solely in our busy cardiovascular intensive care unit. This individual collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and closely with physicians and surgeons to serve as a key team member in a 24-hour-directed multidisciplinary model in a 32-bed adult heart unit. Our high-acuity ICU desires individuals with experience in managing complex post operative adult cardiac surgery patients, including heart transplants, mechanical circulatory support (Impella, IABP), ventricular assist devices (VAD) and ECMO. Requires experience as an APP in cardiology (preferably CV surgery). Weekend and holiday rotations are required. Schedule is primarily nights but can flex to some days. APPs work together to make their own schedule. As the flagship medical center for one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in the United States, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is the area’s only Level 1 Trauma Center. It is home to the Children’s Hospital of Illinois, and University of Illinois College of Medicine residency and fellowship training programs.
Candidates must be licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant with experience in cardiology or cardiovascular surgery. Possession of a Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and State of Illinois license for prescribing narcotics is required.
Market context
In Illinois, advanced-practice roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, specialty clinics, and care teams that need licensed clinicians with graduate-level training. These positions are competitive because employers often look for the right Illinois license, acute care certification for APRNs, and ICU experience, while benefits such as 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and lifecycle benefits can influence the decision. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit before you apply.