Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Salem, VA

Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - Cardiothoracic Location: Salem, VA Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery NP in Salem, Virginia, 24153!

We are seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 14-day assignment in VA. This role involves a 7a-7a schedule, primarily focused on inpatient rounds, managing clinic patients, assisting in surgical procedures, and providing after-hours call coverage for CT.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Cover CT call after hours, noting the low percentage of after-hours calls for CT.
• Round on inpatients, either before, after, or with the surgeon.
• Manage clinic patients, including scheduled clinic days and evaluations on other days as needed.
• Function as first assist with EVH, and assist with other surgical procedures as required.
• Ensure thorough documentation of patient care.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Cardiac Surgery Certification - Adult (CSC), Cardiology
• EMR: eClinicalWorks
• Requirements: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Setting: Clinic and Call
• Call Schedule: Out of House Call
• Patients per day: 25
• LOA: 14 Days
• Staffing Mix: Nursing Staff, APP support

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. 

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. 

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team! 

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