Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Needed in IN

Job Description

We are seeking a Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Indiana. This opportunity begins on Nov 10, 2025, with a 42-day duration and offers a Monday through Friday schedule featuring day shifts and evening call, plus weekend coverage as needed. The role involves daily rounding on ICU and stepdown inpatients, managing new consults, and handling patient discharges. Candidates should be comfortable managing a broad range of cardiovascular and thoracic surgical cases and procedures.

Job Details

• Location: Indiana
• Start Date: Nov 10, 2025
• LOA: 42 days
• Provider Type Needed: Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule:
• Monday–Friday: 6 am–4:30 pm (regular), 4:30 pm–7 pm (call)
• Saturday–Sunday: 6 am until work is done, call from 5 pm–7 pm

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct daily rounding on all inpatients, including ICU and stepdown units
• Manage new consults and facilitate patient discharges
• Oversee an average daily caseload of 10–15 patients, with a total census typically between 20–30 patients
• Participate in both scheduled and on-call shifts as outlined
• Perform procedures and manage cases within the cardiovascular and thoracic surgery specialty
• Utilize Cerner EMR for patient documentation

Additional Information

• Indiana NP license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must be comfortable with relevant cases and procedures

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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