Job Description
Our client in Indiana is actively seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day assignment beginning Sep 14, 2026. This dynamic role involves a Monday-Friday schedule from 7a-4p, supplemented by night call and 24-hour weekend call coverage. The selected professional will play a crucial part in patient care, focusing on duties such as assisting in surgery, rounding, writing prescriptions, conducting pre-op physical exams, and performing vein harvesting.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist in surgery, including first assist duties and vein/artery harvesting using the Maquet system.
- Write prescriptions and order tests.
- Perform rounding in the hospital and conduct pre-operative physical exams.
- Provide acute and chronic patient care, including histories, physical examinations, inpatient and outpatient consultations.
- Complete discharge summaries and monitor therapies and medications.
- Manage post-surgical care such as chest tube removal, pacing wire removal, suture and staple removal, and wound care.
- Interpret and integrate data to determine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in consultation with a Cardiovascular Surgeon.
- Participate in multidisciplinary communication of treatment plans.
- Respond to emergencies, including CPR and ACLS protocols.
- Document patient information and care provided in the patient record, including progress notes and care plans.
Additional Information
- Required Board Certifications: Cardiothoracic Surgery; American Association of Nurse Practitioners (ANNP)
- EMR System: EPIC
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Cardiothoracic Surgery, including office, bedside, and OR settings.
- Experience in Maquet Vein Harvesting is required.
- Must be proficient in first assist duties.
- Average patient volume: 10 outpatient, 5-8 inpatient per day.
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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