Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Cardiac Surgery NP/PA

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Bridgeport, CT

• Service Setting: Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: 09/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

• Shift Schedule: (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 8:00 AM)

- Three 13-hour shifts per week

- Rotating weekends every 3-6 weeks

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults

• Patient Volume/Census: TBD

• Admissions: Included

• Rounding: Included

• Case Mix: Cardiac Surgery OR and Inpatient Care

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic

• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiac Surgery Team

• Support Staff Available: Seven APPs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: Rates

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• First Assist in Cardiac Surgery OR (Preferred)

• Inpatient Cardiac Surgery Management

• Chest Tube Insertion

• Chest Tube Management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Connecticut NP or PA License

• Board: Board Certified/Board Eligible as Applicable

• Experience: Inpatient cardiac surgery experience preferred; minimum experience in cardiac surgery required

• Other Qualifications: First Assist experience preferred (inpatient experience considered); Epic experience preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient cardiac surgery coverage.

• Assist in cardiac surgery procedures.

• Perform chest tube insertion and management.

• Collaborate with the cardiac surgery team.

• Document patient care in Epic.