Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Cardiothoracic Needed in IN

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for our client in Indiana, starting Jun 1, 2026. This 60-day assignment involves a Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM schedule, with night call from 4 PM to 7 AM. The role primarily focuses on OR first assist duties, including vein harvesting, alongside comprehensive patient care, rounding, and performing pre-operative physical exams within a dynamic cardiothoracic surgery environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform OR first assist duties, including vein/artery harvesting utilizing the Maquet system.
• Assist in surgery as required.
• Conduct daily hospital rounds.
• Provide acute and chronic patient care, including histories, physical examinations, inpatient and outpatient consultations.
• Complete discharge summaries and monitor therapies and medications.
• Manage care components such as chest tube removal, pacing wire removal, Cardiac Rehab, nutritional needs, and wound care (suture and staple removal, debridement).
• Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in consultation with the Cardiovascular Surgeon.
• Write prescriptions.
• Order tests.
• Perform pre-operative physical exams.
• Conduct suture removal.
• Respond to emergencies, including the use of CPR and ACLS protocols.
• Assess patient health status, including wellness, compliance with care plans, and determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Anticipate seeing approximately 10 outpatient and 5-8 inpatient patients per day.

Additional Information

• Board Certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners (ANNP)
• EMR: Epic

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• 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. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

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.

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