Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Cardiothoracic Needed in PA

  • ID: 223383A
  • Updated October 3rd, 2026

  • Job ID 223383A
  • Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Cardiothoracic
  • Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State PA
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Start Date 01/05/2027
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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 45-day assignment in Pennsylvania. This vital role involves supporting the heart team in surgery with varied shifts, performing essential duties such as pre-operative physical exams, assisting in surgical procedures, diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering and interpreting tests, managing prescriptions, coordinating patient care, rounding, and performing chest tube insertions and endoscopic retrieval.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Be experienced in cardiothoracic surgery to support the heart team in surgery
  • Perform Pre-Op Physical Exams
  • Conduct Suture Removal
  • Diagnose Illnesses
  • Treat Illnesses
  • Order Tests
  • Interpret Tests
  • Assist in Surgery
  • Write Prescriptions
  • Coordinate Care
  • Perform Rounding
  • Perform Chest Tube Insertions
  • Perform Endoscopic Retrieval


Additional Information

  • EMR: Epic
  • Schedule: Varied


Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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