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

Job Description

We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 126-day assignment in Indiana, starting Mar 30, 2026. This role involves night shifts focused on daily rounding on all inpatients, managing new consults, and facilitating patient discharges, typically overseeing a total patient census of 20-30.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Daily rounding on all inpatients (ICU, stepdown) and new consults, as well as discharging patients.
• Manage an average daily patient load of 10-15, with a total patient census typically ranging from 20-30.
• Address cardiac cases including all adult cardiac surgeries (CAB, valves, aortic dissections, etc), often involving high-acuity patients.
• Handle thoracic cases, primarily robotic surgeries, VATs, and thoracotomies; includes all thoracic surgeries except esophageal.
• Manage vascular cases, encompassing all types of open vascular surgeries (CEA, AAA, leg revascularizations, etc).
• Care for heart failure patients, including those with LVAD, ECMO, and impellas.
• Focus on critical care only, without first assist responsibilities.

Additional Information

• EMR: Cerner
• Shift hours: 7 PM - 7 AM

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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