Nurse Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery) – Locum Tenens

Quick Facts

• Role: Nurse Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery) – Locum Tenens

• Setting: Acute care hospital (surgery/cardiothoracic)

• Duration: 13 weeks

• Start date: 12/15/26

• Schedule: 5 days/week, 9-hour shifts (08:00–17:00) plus on-call coverage

• Pay: $140–$160 per hour

Description

Serve as a locum Nurse Practitioner providing advanced assessment and treatment in a cardiothoracic surgery specialty within an acute care hospital. The assignment runs for 13 weeks with scheduled day shifts and required on-call coverage starting 12/15/26.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat medical conditions

• Develop individualized treatment plans

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests

• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions

• Provide patient education and counseling

• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and NP specialty

• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers for coordinated care

• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Requirements

• MSN degree focused on an NP specialty

• Active, unencumbered APRN license in Wisconsin

• National NP certification in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body

• Preferred: at least 1 year of clinical experience relevant to the specialty

Benefits

• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Dedicated application and assignment support

• In-house credentialing and licensing teams

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support