Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner (Locum Tenens)

Quick Facts

• Role: Nurse Practitioner (Locum Tenens)
• Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Schedule: Scheduled coverage plus on-call
• Shifts: Standard 5 days, 8-hour shifts (07:30–16:00)
• Assignment length: 52 weeks
• Start date: 01-02-27
• Pay: $115/hr–$135/hr

Description

Locum tenens Nurse Practitioner opportunity in Cardiothoracic Surgery for an acute care hospital, providing scheduled shift coverage and on-call support. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, diagnosis and treatment planning, diagnostic testing, medication management, and coordinated patient care with physicians and other providers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop diagnoses
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and within NP specialty scope
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers for coordinated care
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Requirements

• MSN degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., adult-gerontology, family practice, pediatrics)
• Active and unencumbered APRN license in Texas
• National NP certification in a relevant specialty area (e.g., AANP)
• 1+ year of relevant clinical experience (preferred)

Benefits

• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay
• Travel and lodging coverage
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support
• In-house credentialing and licensing teams
• Dedicated application and assignment support
• Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems
• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management