Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

An opportunity is available for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a Cardiothoracic Surgery team in Rapid City, South Dakota. This overnight role provides coverage in a highly resourced hospital, supporting patients in both the ICU and inpatient setting.

Schedule

Night shifts: 5:00 PM6:30 AM

14 shifts per month

Two weeks on / two weeks off

Clinical Setting & Patient Volume

Highly resourced hospital environment

Coverage across the cardiothoracic surgery ward and ICU

Typical nightly census:

36 ICU patients

1015 inpatients

Responsibilities

Provide overnight clinical coverage for cardiothoracic surgery patients.

Assess and manage patients in the ICU and inpatient setting.

Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes in clinical status.

Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams.

Support continuity of care and communicate clinical updates to the daytime team.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with eligibility for South Dakota licensure.

ICU or cardiac clinical experience required.

Cardiothoracic surgery or critical care experience strongly preferred.

BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Acute-care specialty certification preferred.

Extras:

• Generous (above market) hourly rate per 24 hour shift
• All travel arrangements provided and booked by the group, on top of the per shift rate
• Med-mal and tail insurance covered
• Personal locums consultant to manage credentialing and scheduling shifts