Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Jackson & Coker is seeking a Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a locums opportunity in Nebraska. This ongoing assignment involves 24-hour call coverage at a Level I Trauma Center, focusing on cardiac surgery with some thoracic trauma. The role requires expertise in standard cardiac surgery procedures, ECMO cannulation, and aortic dissections, supported by a dedicated CVOR team and APP coverage. Practice Info Level I Trauma Center Approx. 150 heart cases annually APP coverage: 8 AM – 4:30 PM Surgical PAs cover operative call (Also for EVH) NPs assist with weekend rounding Full CVOR support including anesthesia with TEE capability Responsibilities Hospital rounds Inpatient and outpatient consults OR coverage Performing standard cardiac surgery Performing ECMO cannulation Performing aortic dissections Performing CABG Performing thoracic procedures Benefits Top-rated malpractice insurance Full-service in-house travel agency and credentialing coordinators Shift & Schedule September 29 – October 16, 7 AM – 7 AM November 3 – November 13, 7 AM – 7 AM November 30 – December 10, 7 AM – 7 AM December 28 – January 11, 7 AM – 7 AM January 25 – February 1, 7 AM – 7 AM Ongoing assignment 24-hour call coverage Callback average: 4–6 hours Low callback volume Requirements Board Certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery Active Nebraska license or IMLC Active ACLS Active BLS Active DEA Case logs from past 12 months Must be comfortable performing thoracic procedures