Locum - Physician - Surgery - Cardiovascular Kearney NE

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Needed

Looking for a Cardiothoracic surgeon to help with hospital coverage at a 268 bed regional referral center in Kearney, Nebraska. Hospital is a level 2 trauma center.

Bid Due Date: 06/05/2026; 5pm EST

RATE caps for Submission (STRICTLY FOLLOW)

Malpractice Must be included in rates.

Orientation $250-275 - half the hourly/callback rate, kicks in after 8 hours. "Per hour of orientation or training beyond 8 hours"

On Call (Daily) $4,650-$5,000 - "Per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratis"

24 Hour Holiday Call Rate - $6975-7500 - "Per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratis"

Call Back $500-$550 "Per hour of patient contact hours, after gratis hours are completed, gratis prorate to MSA terms."

Holiday Call Back $750-825 "Per holiday hour of patient contact hours, after gratis hours are completed, gratis prorate to MSA terms."

Average Callback Hour: 4 hours

Schedule/Availability Requirements:

24 hour CT surgery coverage

Dates for coverage: (provider does not need to be able to cover all dates below to be considered)

• July 14 - July 25; 7a - 7a
• Aug 11 - Aug 17; 7a - 7a
• Aug 30 - Sept 01; 7a - 7a
• Sept 08 and ongoing

Facility Location: CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, Nebraska

FTE: PRN

Required Procedures: CABG and valve cases as well as Thoracic coverage for a level 2 trauma center

EMR: Epic

Dealbreakers: Must do cardiac and Thoracic cases

Reason for Coverage: Current CT surgeon on vacation

Travel Preferences:

Preferred Lodging: Preferred hotels

Air Travel: Local, preferred but not required

Credentialing Information:

Timeframe: 60 - 90 days

Requirements:

Credentialing with other facilities? No

Board Certification in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - [REQUIRED]

State License [HIGHLY PREFERRED] Will accept active IMLC

Other Certifications ACLS, BLS, DEA [REQUIRED]

Clean Malpractice [HIGHLY PREFERRED]

Availability at time of name clear [REQUIRED] A Self-Query NPDB report is mandatory at the time of presentation. The Self-Query NPDB report must be dated within 30 days of the presentation date.