Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Locum Tenens Coverage atHospital in Ohio

Job Overview

Title:

NPDates Needed:
Ongoing locum tenens coverage needed
Shift Type:
Day Shift; 24-Hour Call
Assignment Type:
Inpatient;
Clinic; ER
Call

Required:

Yes
Board Certification

Required:

Yes
Job Duration:
Locums

This respected, academically aligned facility offers comprehensive cardiac and thoracic services with modern OR suites and ICU step‑down units. The team includes multiple attending surgeons and experienced APPs working with integrated EMR systems. The facility provides opportunities for clinicians to float between nearby locations within a short driving distance.

The facility is located in Ohio, featuring prominent attractions such as the National Museum of the US Air Force, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cedar Point amusement park, and Kings Island. The region offers educational institutions, sports facilities, cultural sites, and year‑round recreational opportunities.

• Work day shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, reviewing schedules and checking on ICU and step‑down patients while preparing for surgical cases.
• Assist in cardiac and thoracic surgeries, perform vein harvesting and thoracic procedures such as robotic and VATS cases, and manage post‑operative patients.
• Perform APP‑level procedures within privileges, including pacing wire removal and chest tube management, with documentation and care coordination.
• Provide twenty‑four hour call coverage on selected weekdays and weekends with rounding responsibilities during call shifts.

• Case Load/PPD:
  Variable based on facility volume
• Support Staff: 2 cardiac surgeons, 1 thoracic surgeon, 5 PAs
• Patient Population:
  Adults
• Location Type:
  On‑site
• Prescriptive Authority
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Government:
  No

• Board certification in the relevant specialty
• Prescriptive authority in Ohio
• Experience with cardiac and thoracic procedures, including robotic and VATS approaches
• Ability to provide 24‑hour on‑call coverage as required