Matron for Surgery

Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - Cardiothoracic

Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery NP in Mason City, Iowa, 50401!

Our client in Iowa is seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 47-day assignment starting Aug 10, 2026. This role involves a Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM schedule with weeknight call, focusing on pre-operative evaluations, assisting in open-heart and thoracic surgeries, managing post-operative care, and handling outpatient follow-ups.

Act as first assist in open-heart and thoracic surgeries, including endoscopic vein harvesting, cannulation, and chest closure.

Manage post-operative care in the ICU and telemetry floors.

Cardiothoracic Surgery.

This is a trauma facility.

Travel-related expenses covered

A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

• Travel the United States and see new places.
• Earn more money than permanent providers.
• Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.