Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

This position is for an Advanced Practice Provider (NP) specializing in cardiothoracic surgery, supporting both surgical and inpatient care at a hospital-based setting. The role involves assisting in open cardiac and thoracic procedures, as well as managing patients in acute care and ICU environments. It is a full-time locum assignment created to replace a recently retired APP.

• Start: As soon as credentialed
• Duration: 6 9 months
• Schedule: Monday Friday with call coverage
• Call Requirements:
  • 1 2 weekdays + weekends
  • Night call: 5:00 PM 7:00 AM
• FTE: 1.0

• Provide care for 100% adult cardiothoracic patients in a hospital setting (95% hospital / 5% clinic).
• Assist in and support open cardiothoracic surgeries , including:
  • Coronary artery bypass (on-pump)
  • Valve repair and replacement
• Manage pre-, intra-, and post-operative patients, including ICU care.
• Perform inpatient rounding and patient management:
  • Daily census: 5 10 patients
  • ICU patients: 2 7
  • Admissions: 0 3 per day
  • Surgeries: 1 2 per day
• Participate in call coverage, including responding to patient needs and callbacks.
• Use EPIC EMR for documentation.
• Collaborate with a team of physicians, APPs, RN navigators, and medical assistants.

Preferred (but not required) experience includes:

• Aneurysm repairs (cardiac and aorto-thoracic)
• Lung resections (including VATS)
• Chest wall/pleural procedures
• LVAD management
• Ventilator management and acute hemodynamic stabilization
• Central line placement

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) required
• Active Washington state license required
• Strong experience in cardiothoracic surgery , including:
  • Operating room (first assist) experience
  • ICU and acute care patient management
• Ability to assist in open cardiac procedures and manage post-op complications
• Clean malpractice and background history (highly preferred)
• Local candidate with minimal travel needs (highly preferred)
• Comfortable working in a high-acuity hospital environment with call responsibilities