NP or PA CVOR First Assist - Greenville, North Carolina
Commonwealth Medical Services
Posted: December 22, 2025
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Quick Summary
A hospital-based cardiothoracic surgery program in Greenville, North Carolina is seeking a Board-Certified Physician Assistant or RNFA-certified Nurse Practitioner to serve as a Cardiac Surgery First Assistant (CVOR). The successful candidate will have at least one year of experience in a high-volume cardiothoracic surgery program and demonstrate proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting.
Required Skills
Job Description
NP / PA CVOR First Assist
Greenville, North Carolina
A hospital-based cardiothoracic surgery program in Greenville, North Carolina is seeking a Board-Certified Physician Assistant or RNFA-certified Nurse Practitioner to serve as a Cardiac Surgery First Assistant (CVOR). The successful candidate will have at least one year of experience in a high-volume cardiothoracic surgery program and demonstrate proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting.
Opportunity Highlights include:
• Employment within a physician-led practice model
• Hospital privileges at a tertiary medical center
• 100% operating room–based role
• Work with an established team of cardiac surgeons and experienced NP/PA first assistants
• State-of-the-art heart hospital featuring large operating rooms and hybrid CVOR suites
• Opportunity to work with a nationally recognized cardiothoracic surgery program performing 1,000+ pump cases annually
• Large robotic cardiac surgery program
• RNFA certification required for Nurse Practitioner candidates
• Established NP and PA orientation and onboarding programs
• BLS and ACLS certification required (American Heart Association)
• Compensated call structure
Benefits:
Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance