Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic Surgery in Minnesota

Nurse Practitioner Cardiothoracic Surgery in Minnesota

Are you a Cardiothoracic Surgery physician searching for your next locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in Minnesota might be the perfect fit for you!

Opportunity Highlights

• Schedule: Start Date: 10/1/2026, Ongoing/Indefinite. Coverage needed: 7-10 days per month, up to 14 days. Preferred schedule: TBD, but ideal would be bookend weekends with the connecting week in between.
• Job Setting: Inpatient; (Level 2 Trauma Center, Stroke Certified). EMR: Epic.
• Types of Cases: Call Only (Beeper Call). Cardiothoracic Surgery only (separate Vascular service on site). Required skills include: General CV/Thoracic Surgery (Open & Endoscopic), Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (On-pump & Off-pump), Congenital Defect repair (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.), Valvular Repair & Replacement, Aneurysm Repair (Cardiac & Aorto-thoracic), Lung Resection (including VATs), Chest Wall or Pleural Procedures, Esophagus and Diaphragm Surgeries, AICD, Left Ventricular Assist Devices, TAVR, CABG, Vent Management, Bronchoscopy, Eval. and Management of Acute Vol/BP Issues, Insertion of Central Line, Arterial Line, PA Catheter, and IABP. Call Ratio: 1:2. Call Response Time: 20 minutes. Phone Consults: 4-5. Patients Seen: 4-5. Admissions: 4-5. Rounding: Assigned and Unassigned Patients. Department Beds: 99. Admissions Required. Allowed Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
• Credentialing: Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 90 days. Temporary privileges available. Malpractice insurance provided by Vendor. Nearest Airport: Duluth, MN. Lodging Recommendations: Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Residence Inn, Sheraton.

Minimum Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible: Board Certified or Board Eligible required. Fellowship: 3 years required.
• Certifications: ACLS required; ATLS required.
• Licensure: Must be licensed in Minnesota, will consider IMLC

About VISTA Staffing

A ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Award winner, VISTA has 30 years of experience optimizing continuity of care for hospitals, medical practices and government agencies across the US. A leading provider of short-term US locum tenens and permanent physician search services, VISTA partners healthcare providers with facilities who need them most, providing an effective strategy for lessening the impact of the global provider shortage. Our VISTA team goes above and beyond to make healthcare providers feel valued in the job search process and are committed to elevating careers to new heights.

VISTA Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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