Nocturnal Inpatient Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Company: Palm Careers
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Advanced Practice Provider
(NP/PA) Nocturnal Inpatient Coverage Cardiothoracic & Vascular
Surgery Floor Coverage Position Summary: We are seeking an
experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide
overnight inpatient coverage for Cardiothoracic Surgery and
Vascular Surgery services. This role is strictly inpatient
floor-based with no operating room, procedural surgery, or call
responsibilities . The APP will manage post-operative and medically
complex surgical patients in collaboration with attending surgeons
and critical care teams. Schedule: Night Shift Schedule: 13-hour
shifts (6p7a), rotation including weekends and holidays 12-hour
night shifts Hours: 6:30 PM 6:30 AM Clinical Responsibilities:
Vascular Surgery Inpatient coverage for ICU patients (co-managed
with Critical Care) and floor patients Daily patient assessments,
care coordination, documentation, and overnight issue management
Cardiothoracic Surgery Inpatient floor-only coverage No CT Surgery
ICU patients Post-operative management, monitoring, and overnight
clinical support Procedures: Chest tube management Chest tube
removal only (No chest tube insertion required) Scope of Practice -
Important Notes: No operating room responsibilities No surgical
procedures No call No ICU coverage for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Qualifications: Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Active North Carolina license (required) Active DEA (address change
acceptable if currently licensed elsewhere) Prior experience in:
Cardiothoracic Surgery Vascular Surgery Surgical inpatient or
nocturnal hospital coverage Strong clinical judgment and ability to
work independently overnight Key Skills & Attributes: Inpatient
surgical floor management Post-operative care Interdisciplinary
collaboration Strong communication and documentation skills Comfort
managing complex surgical patients overnight Compensation:
Competitive base salary with comprehensive benefits, relocation
assistance, and opportunity for growth within Atrium Healths
expanding heart & vascular network.
Keywords: Palm Careers, Gastonia , Nocturnal Inpatient Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Charlotte, North Carolina
