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

Job Description

We are seeking a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri. This role begins on Aug 4, 2025, and entails day shifts from Monday to Friday, focusing on post-operative care in a dynamic surgical environment. The candidate will manage various critical tasks including the removal of pacing wires, chest tubes, and other surgical drains, alongside consultations and patient discharges.

Job Details

• Location: Missouri
• Start Date: Aug 4, 2025
• LOA: 120 days
• Provider Type Needed: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-4 or 9-5

Responsibilities and Duties

• Remove pacing wires, chest tubes, and drains
• Coordinate care for post-operative cardiac surgery patients
• Manage new and follow-up consultations
• Handle occasional admissions and patient discharges
• Ensure comfort with post-operative care, specifically with cardiac surgeries and pacemaker cases
• Patient load: 10-18 per day

Additional Information

• Required Certification: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC)
• Must hold a valid Nurse Practitioner license in Missouri
• EMR Used: Epic

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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