Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic Surgery, Per Diem
Santa Rosa, CA
- Eligibility
- NPCardiovascular Surgery
Posted Sep 11
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Accepts
- NP
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- CA nursing median is $56/hr
CA nursing postings that state pay run $34/hr to $89/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $70/hr, across 2945 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Providence Medical Group is seeking a dedicated per diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Cardiovascular Surgery to join our respected team. This opportunity offers a collaborative, patient-centered environment where your skills and contributions make a meaningful impact. Located in vibrant Santa Rosa, CA—renowned for its natural beauty, proximity to Northern California beaches, San Francisco, and world‑class wine country—this role provides both professional satisfaction and an exceptional quality of life.
It’s an excellent fit for individuals seeking a rewarding career supported by a strong sense of community and a healthy work–life balance. At Providence, we are mission focused and community centric, with a proud 150+ year heritage of caring for patients from all walks of life, including the disadvantaged, underserved and uninsured. The Value of Working with Us - Per Diem OR first assist - 12-hour shifts, flexible scheduling - Call can be taken from home with 30 minutes response time - Large variety of cases including but not limited to: CABG, valve replacement and repairs, arrhythmia surgery, aneurysm repair, and aortic dissections, VATS and open lung surgery, pleural space surgery and rib plating. - Level II trauma center - Collegial and supportive culture - Providence Medical Group providers are eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sourced from Providence’s careers page.
Requirements
- Physician Assistant License
- Nurse Practitioner License
Benefits
- CME allowance
- health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- paid parental leave
- vacations
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- holidays
Place
- City
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Median rent
- $2,152/mo
- Local household income
- $99,060/yr
- Metro price level
- 8% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Santa Rosa area index 107.8, where 100 is the national average.
Santa Rosa places you in the heart of Sonoma wine country—off-shift days mean Russian River float trips, redwood hikes at Trione-Annadel State Park, and Healdsburg tasting rooms a short drive north. Cost of living runs about 8% above the national average. Railroad Square's restored stone warehouses and Luther Burbank's gardens give this mid-sized city genuine texture.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- How does the productivity or RVU formula work?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?