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Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

RecruitWell LLC

NP/PA Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery - Covington, LA
Availability
  • Start Date: January 26, 2026
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Call: Required
    • Nights, weekends, and holidays
    • Call Type: 2nd Call / Backup
    • Response Time: 30 minutes
Practice Setting
  • Setting: Hospital-based
  • Responsibilities:
    • Assigned inpatient rounding
    • First assist with cardiothoracic surgeon
  • Patients Per Shift: Approximately 13
  • EMR: Epic
Clinical Focus
  • Specialty: Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Required Skills:
    • Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)
    • Radial artery endoscopic harvesting
Candidate Requirements (Quick Screen)
  • Role: Nurse Practitioner First Assist or Physician Assistant
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years preferred
  • Board Certification: Required
  • Fellowship Training: Preferred
  • Certifications:
    • ACLS - Required
    • BLS - Required
Recruiter Notes
  • Surgical first assist role with inpatient rounding
  • Call responsibilities are mandatory
  • EVH and radial artery harvesting experience required for consideration

Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more!

RecruitWell's Core Values:
  • Open communication
  • Sense of urgency
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Driven to win
  • Higher consciousness
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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