Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Company: AMN Healthcare
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description & Requirements Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician
Assistant or Nurse Practitioner(NP) StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate:
$180000.00 - $225000.00 Eastern Iowa - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner opening Join an
award-winning 445-bed hospital in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City
Corridor. The Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor is the 1 region for
healthcare in the state of Iowa. Cardiothoracic Surgery PA/NP
opportunity: Required Experience: first assist in the OR,
endoscopic vein harvesting, and pre/post-op consults Work within a
highly collegial and supportive Cardiothoracic Surgery team that is
committed to excellence This CTS program was recently recognized
for earning the 3-star STS rating Less than 10 percent of open
heart programs in the U.S. earn this STS three-star distinction The
program was also, once again, recognized as one of the nation’s Top
50 cardiovascular hospitals by Fortune and IBM Watson Health (only
hospital to earn this ranking in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City
Corridor) Monday–Friday schedule with very light call schedule
Compensation ranges up to $225,000 (commensurate with experience)
Sign-on bonus and relocation stipend provided Comprehensive
benefits package Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor An eclectic
mid-sized city with metro population of 455,000 people. This
inviting community is a wonderful place for providers to live,
work, and raise a family. Filled with beautiful scenery and some of
the friendliest individuals in the country – hence the “Iowa Nice”
reputation they’ve earnedLow cost of living safe, family-friendly
neighborhoods Iowa is ranked 12 for best education and school
systems in the U.S. Iowa is ranked 6 best state to practice
medicine Plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy—hiking, biking,
kayaking, fishing, golfing, and more A thriving arts cultural scene
with events and activities throughout the year Eastern Iowa Airport
is widely regarded as one of the best regional airports in the U.S.
Facility Location The second largest city in Iowa, Cedar Rapids
sits adjacent to the picturesque Cedar River and lies just north of
Iowa City. The city has become something of an unexpected arts
epicenter in Eastern Iowa in recent years, boasting several
flourishing art museums, including the National Czech and Slovak
Museum and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, as well as a vibrant
music and performing arts scene. Fans of the dramatic arts and live
music can take in a show at the Paramount Theatre or Theatre Cedar
Rapids after dining at one of the city's many fine eateries. Sports
fans and fans of the outdoors have plenty of options too, with over
70 formally named parks offering all manner of outdoor recreation.
Job Benefits About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be
recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force
in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care
that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more
effective, and more achievable. AMN Healthcare is a digitally
enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest
challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a
single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase
operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of
care. Compensation Information: $180000.00 / Annually - $225000.00
/ Annually
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