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

Job Description

Our client in Indiana is actively seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nurse Practitioner for an 84-day assignment beginning May 25, 2026. This role requires night shifts from 7p-7a, focusing on daily inpatient rounding in ICU and stepdown units, managing new consults, and facilitating patient discharges. The successful candidate will typically manage 10-15 patients daily, contributing to a total census of 20-30 patients.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform daily rounding on all inpatients, including ICU and stepdown units.
• Manage new consults and facilitate patient discharges.
• Oversee an average of 10-15 patients daily, with a typical total patient census of 20-30.
• Provide critical care services, specifically no first assist responsibilities.
• Manage adult cardiac surgeries including CABG, valve procedures, and aortic dissections, often involving high-acuity patients.
• Conduct thoracic surgeries, primarily robotic procedures but also VATs and thoracotomies, covering all thoracic cases except esophageal.
• Perform open vascular surgeries such as CEA, AAA, and leg revascularizations.
• Care for heart failure patients, including those requiring LVAD, ECMO, and Impella support.

Additional Information

• EMR: Cerner

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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