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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery

Mayo Clinic·Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

The role focuses on acting as a first assist in the operating room for cardiothoracic cases and providing coverage for surgical call. Additional duties include conducting hospital rounds, managing consults, and performing postoperative clinic visits.

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits

Highlights Medical: Multiple plan options.

Dental

Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

Vision

Affordable plan with national network.

Pre-Tax

Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

Retirement

Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

  • The Cardiovascular surgery department in Northwest Wisconsin is a progressive, innovative thoracic, vascular and cardiac surgery practice.
  • The practice consists of three surgeons, 4 Operative NP/PAs and 2 non-operative NP/PAs.
  • Due to a retirement, the practice is recruiting for an operative NP/PA to maintain current staffing for this busy practice.
  • The current staffing model consists of 4 physician assistants who function primarily in the operating room (first assist, conduit harvesting) and inpatient(ICU/Step-down rounds).
  • The other individuals function in a nonsurgical role concentrating primarily on inpatient rounds and the outpatient clinic practice.
  • This position is an operative position and therefore the primary focus is acting as a first assist in the operating room for Cardiothoracic cases and coverage of both non-ICU inpatient and surgical call.
  • Secondary responsibilities include hospital rounds, consults/discharges on hospital patients, and postoperative clinic visits.
  • During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience.
  • During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding.
  • You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording.
  • The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

Qualifications

Two years of NP of PA experience preferred; motivated new graduates may be considered.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current WI RN and APRN license and certification as an ACNP.

Physician

Assistant: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the WI State Board of Medical Practice.

Additional

Qualifications:

Active BLS and ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at start date and DEA registration required- RN First Assist certification recommended but not required

Candidates for this position are asked to attach two letters of reference to their online application to be considered for this position, along with a letter of interest.

Mayo Clinic employees are asked to attach their last 3 performance appraisals.

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Requirements

Candidates must be a certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with the appropriate Wisconsin state licensure. BLS, ACLS, and DEA registrations are required, while RN First Assist certification is recommended.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Acute Care
  • Postoperative Care
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • First Assisting
  • Patient Consults
  • Surgical Call Coverage
  • Conduit Harvesting
  • ICU Rounds

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Posted
Mar 16, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
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