Locum Nurse Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Nurse Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
• Setting: Inpatient/hospital-based
• Patient population: Adult, geriatrics
• Coverage: 1–2 weeks per month
• Schedule: Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM; floor call/beeper 3 PM–7 AM; Sat–Sun 24-hour onsite support with floor call or OR call

Description

Provide postoperative and consultative care for adult and geriatric cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients. Support emergency surgery needs, assist in cardiothoracic/vascular procedures, and perform required vascular tasks including vein harvesting and retrieval of vascular tissue for bypass conduits. Document and coordinate care using Epic.

Responsibilities

• Postoperative care for cardiothoracic and vascular patients
• Support emergency surgery
• Take consults/referrals from ED, Cath Lab, and hospital providers
• Assist in surgery
• Write prescriptions and coordinate care
• Round, interpret tests, and order tests
• Perform vein harvesting

Requirements

• Board certified in Vascular Surgery
• Active Ohio or compact license
• Active ACLS
• Active DEA
• Clean background with no malpractice or license issues

Benefits

• Locum coverage role with 1–2 weeks per month availability