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

  • ID: 211326A
  • Updated October 24th, 2025

  • Job ID 211326A
  • Job Title Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic
  • Provider Type Nurse Practitioner
  • Specialty Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State LA
  • Practice Setting Hospital
  • Duration 90 Days
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana. This position starts Jan 5, 2026, and features 24-hour call coverage for 3–4 days per week, plus one clinic day each week. The role involves inpatient rounding, surgical consults, and Emergency Room call coverage, offering a dynamic and rewarding clinical environment for locum professionals interested in advanced cardiovascular and thoracic care.

Job Details
  • Location: Louisiana
  • Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
  • LOA: 90 days
  • Provider Type Needed: Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nurse Practitioner
  • Schedule: 24-hour call coverage, 3–4 days per week; 1 clinic day per week (15-20 post-op patients)

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Perform inpatient rounding for cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients
  • Provide surgical consults and assessments
  • Deliver Emergency Room call coverage
  • Conduct outpatient clinic visits one day per week, managing 15-20 post-operative patients
  • Collaborate with surgical and clinical teams to deliver comprehensive patient care

Additional Information
  • Must hold active Nurse Practitioner licensure in Louisiana

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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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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