Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Massachusetts

Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Massachusetts
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-224437-NP-MA
• Title: NP
• Dates Needed: 1/4/2027 - 1/3/2028
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift; Call
• Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This large academic referral center and teaching hospital functions as a regional Level I trauma facility, managing high-acuity patients across a broad mix of complex surgical and medical cases. The facility maintains robust specialty support, including residents and fellows, and serves as a major tertiary-care hub for a multi-hospital catchment area. Established clinical infrastructure and protocols are in place to support coordinated locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery coverage throughout each assigned period.

Massachusetts offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of historical, cultural, and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. The state features opportunities to explore sites connected to the American Revolution, cobblestone streets, local shops, and dining in downtown areas, as well as outdoor recreation including biking and hiking trails and kayaking off Cape Cod. Cultural destinations such as the EcoTarium, Old Sturbridge Village, the Worcester Art Museum, and performing arts venues are distributed across the state, providing diverse options for leisure during time away from clinical duties. Coastal destinations with sailing and windsurfing opportunities, as well as scenic natural landmarks, are also accessible throughout the region.

The Nurse Practitioner will provide inpatient cardiac coverage across inpatient and operating room settings, with day and night shift responsibilities and call coverage required throughout the assignment. Clinicians are expected to manage a caseload of 5-10 patients per day within a high-acuity, on-site environment supported by residents and fellows.

• Case Load/PPD: 5-10 PPD
• Support Staff: Yes
• Call Ratio/Schedule: Some call coverage
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details