Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Lincoln, NE

Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Lincoln, NE
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Cardiothoracic Surgery (NP)

Seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner to provide hospital-based coverage. The provider must be proficient as a first assist in cardiothoracic surgery, including endoscopic vein harvesting, and participate in 24-hour call coverage for emergent cases.

Compensation: Orientation: $110/hr, On Call: $1,630 per 24 hours,24 Hour Holiday Call: $2,445 per 24 hours, Call Back: $215/hr, Holiday Call Back: $320/hr.

Schedule

Coverage Dates:

July 20–26, 2026

August 7–9, 2026

August 12–16, 2026

24-hour coverage (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)

Includes daytime OR responsibilities and overnight call

Practice Setting

Hospital-based

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Responsibilities

First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures

Perform endoscopic vein harvesting

Provide 24-hour call coverage

Respond to emergent operating room cases

Handle overnight phone call responsibilities as needed

Practice Details

Cardiothoracic surgery cases

Coverage due to provider leave

EMR: Epic

Requirements

Board Certified Physician Assistant

Active Nebraska license or active IMLC Letter of Qualification (LOQ)

Extensive cardiothoracic surgery first assist experience

Proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting (required)

Epic experience highly preferred

Availability for the requested coverage dates

Clean malpractice history highly preferred

Additional Information

Emergency privileges may be available

Credentialing timeframe: 60–90 days

Completed credentialing application must be returned within 48 hours of receipt

Local candidates preferred

Preferred hotel accommodations available

No flight reimbursement; providers should indicate their city of travel at the time of presentation