FT 7 on 7 off CTS ICU ACNP- Tucson, Arizona

Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse Practitioner (Full-Time, Days) – Northwest Medical Center – Tucson, AZ

Northwest Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled, experienced Cardiothoracic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) to join its high-acuity Cardiovascular ICU team in Tucson, Arizona. This is a full-time, hospital-employed opportunity within a premier, busy multispecialty group, offering robust clinical support and the ability to manage complex post-operative cardiothoracic surgical patients.

At Northwest Medical Center, you’ll be part of Community Health Systems (CHS), a national network of regional hospitals dedicated to delivering exceptional care close to home.

Position Highlights

• Schedule: Full-time, 7 AM – 7 PM, 7-on / 7-off block scheduling (Day Shift). (PRN considerations may also be available).
• Clinical Focus: 100% inpatient, ICU-based role dedicated to the post-operative management of open-heart and lung surgery patients.
• Key Responsibilities: Managing post-surgical recovery, performing ICU bedside procedures, reviewing pre-operative labs/imaging, and executing comprehensive discharge management.
• Environment: A highly collaborative, sophisticated, and fast-paced multispecialty ICU team.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Board-Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP).
• Must have dedicated, prior ICU experience (Cardiothoracic or Cardiovascular ICU experience highly preferred).
• Active Arizona state nursing license or the immediate ability to obtain one.

Comprehensive Full-Time Benefits Package Includes

• Competitive annual salary
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical malpractice coverage
• Excellent health, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement benefits
• Annual CME allowance
• Referral bonuses

Ready to apply or learn more?

If you are an experienced CV ICU Nurse Practitioner looking for a premier full-time day position with a stable 7-on/7-off schedule, we want to hear from you.

About the Hospital

Northwest Medical Center is a 287-bed acute care hospital serving northwest Tucson and surrounding communities. The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, surgical services, cardiology, women’s health, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation services, and specialty care. As a long-standing healthcare provider in southern Arizona, Northwest Medical Center plays a central role in delivering coordinated care across the region in collaboration with affiliated hospitals, urgent care centers, surgery centers, and physician practices.

Community

Northwest Tucson and the nearby Oro Valley offer a high quality of life with more than 300 days of sunshine annually, access to the Sonoran Desert, and abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and golf. The area features cultural events, shopping districts, higher education institutions such as The University of Arizona, and a diverse culinary scene. Strong schools, affordable housing, and a growing economy make the region attractive for families and professionals.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.