Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

Locums - Mason City, Iowa Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Opportunity

Clinical Role

Join an established cardiothoracic surgery team at a Level II trauma facility providing inpatient, clinic, and call coverage. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner seeking an ongoing locums assignment with a collaborative surgical team.

Assignment Dates

• September 7 - 11 8a-5p
  September 28 - October 2 8a-5p
  October 5 - 11 8a-5p and night call, 24-hour call for the 10th and 11th ending at 0800 on the 12th
  November 23 - 28, 8a-5p and night call, 24-hour call on the 26th and 28th, ending at 0700 on the 29th
  December 21 - 31, 8a-5p and night call, 24-hour call on the 26th and 27th
  Ongoing opens needing coverage: Yes
  
  
• Mon-Fri = 8a-5p + weeknight call (all nights)
• Sat-Sun = 24 Hour On Call

Position Highlights

• Ongoing locums opportunity
• Level II trauma facility
• Clinic, inpatient, and call responsibilities
• Weekday clinic schedule with night call
• Weekend 24-hour call coverage
• Call ratio of 1:2
• Established cardiothoracic surgery program
• Approximately 125 CABG cases annually , with few emergent cases

Schedule & Coverage

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM plus weeknight call
• Saturday & Sunday: 24-hour call coverage
• Ongoing dates available throughout the year

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Setting: Inpatient and outpatient clinic

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery patient care
• Perform preoperative and postoperative evaluations
• Assist with inpatient management of cardiothoracic surgery patients
• Participate in clinic coverage
• Provide after-hours and weekend call coverage
• Collaborate closely with the cardiothoracic surgery team

Case Mix:

• Cardiothoracic surgery
• Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patients
• Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)

Support & Technology

• Level II trauma center
• Collaborative cardiothoracic surgery team
• Established cardiovascular surgery program

Requirements

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner - Required
• Active Iowa license - Required
• ACLS certification - Required
• BLS certification - Required
• Minimum of 2 years of Cardiothoracic Surgery experience - Required
• Cardiothoracic surgery experience - Required
• Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) experience - Required
• Must be able to cover at least some of the listed assignment dates - Required

Organization & Team

• Established cardiothoracic surgery service
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team
• High-quality cardiovascular program with consistent surgical volume
• Supportive clinical environment with ongoing locums needs

About Mason City, Iowa

• Location & Access: Conveniently located in north-central Iowa along Interstate 35, with easy access to larger Midwest cities.
• Lifestyle & Community: Friendly, welcoming community offering a low cost of living and small-town charm with excellent amenities.
• Outdoor Recreation: Enjoy nearby parks, biking and walking trails, fishing, boating, and outdoor activities throughout the year.
• Attractions: Known for its historic architecture, including the only remaining hotel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, vibrant arts scene, museums, and local festivals.
• Quality of Life: Mason City offers an outstanding balance of professional opportunity and relaxed Midwestern living with excellent healthcare and community resources.

What RecruitWell Provides

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• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
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