Locum - Nurse Practitioner - Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner (Locum Tenens)

Seeking an experienced Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) with strong Cardiothoracic Surgery experience for a 6–9 month assignment. The provider will support a high-volume cardiac surgery service, assisting in the OR, managing post-operative patients, and providing inpatient and limited outpatient care.

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday plus call coverage.
• 1–2 weekday calls and weekend call rotation.
• Night call: 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
• Start as soon as credentialed.

Responsibilities:

• First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Manage cardiac surgery patients in acute care and ICU settings.
• Perform patient rounding and clinic support as needed.
• Evaluate and manage post-operative cardiac patients.
• Collaborate with surgeons, APPs, nursing staff, and care teams.

Required Experience:

• Cardiothoracic Surgery experience in both the OR and inpatient settings.
• Coronary artery bypass grafting (on-pump).
• Valve repair and replacement procedures.
• General cardiovascular/thoracic surgery.
• ICU and post-operative patient management.

Preferred Skills:

• Cardiac and thoracic aneurysm repair.
• VATS/lung resection procedures.
• Chest wall and pleural procedures.
• LVAD management.
• Ventilator management.
• Central line placement.
• Acute hemodynamic and volume management.

Practice Details:

• Primarily hospital-based practice.
• Average daily volume: 5–10 patients.
• 1–2 surgeries per day.
• EMR: Epic.
• Collaborative team of surgeons, APPs, RNs, and support staff.

Requirements:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner.
• Active WA license preferred (or ability to obtain during credentialing).
• Clean malpractice and background history preferred.
• Local candidates strongly preferred.
• Current NPDB Self-Query report required at submission.

Assignment Length: 6–9 months

Start Date: As soon as credentialed (credentialing approximately 3+ months)