Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Topeka, KS • Service Setting: Inpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical + Call • Coverage Period: Sep 5 - Dec 5, 2026 • Shift Schedule: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Call Shift Schedule: 24-hr Weekend Call - Every Other Week Rotation Preferred • Call Type: Beeper • Call Ratio: Every Other Weekend PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients • Patient Volume/Census: 1-10 Patient Encounters Per Shift • Admissions: Included as Needed • Rounding: Included • Phone Consults: Included During Call Coverage • Case Mix: Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Thoracic Surgery FACILITY INFORMATION • EMR System: Epic • Specialty Backup Available: Cardiovascular Service Line • Support Staff Available: 2 APRNs on Staff PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Rate: TBD • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH) • Cardiac Surgery Patient Management • Vascular Surgery Patient Management JOB REQUIREMENTS • Active Nurse Practitioner License Required • Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Preferred • Endovascular Vein Harvest Competency Required • Other Qualifications: Must Be Willing to Teach Two New APPs Endovascular Vein Harvest Techniques DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage • Perform endovascular vein harvesting for cardiac surgery cases • Manage heart, vascular, and thoracic surgery patients • Participate in floor call and weekend call coverage • Document patient care activities within Epic EMR