Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Medicine Needed in MD

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 51-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This opportunity begins on Dec 22, 2025, and features exclusive night coverage with 13-hour shifts from 7pm to 8am. The role focuses on post-operative care for CT surgery patients within a 24-bed ICU, working alongside CVOR advanced practice providers and an intensivist co-managing ICU patients.

Job Details

• Location: Maryland
• Start Date: Dec 22, 2025
• LOA: 51 days
• Provider Type Needed: Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: Night shifts, 7pm–8am (13 hours), full time or part time coverage available

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide post-operative care for cardiothoracic surgery patients in the ICU
• Perform procedures including Central line and Arterial line insertion, Swan-Ganz catheterization, chest tube removal and insertion, and pacer wire removal (0–4 procedures per day)
• Manage a case load of 4–12 patients per shift, with a maximum of 4 ICU-level patients
• Collaborate with CVOR advanced practice providers and intensivist ICU co-manager
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and implement care plans
• Participate in morning sign-out at the end of each shift
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Ensure adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards

Additional Information

• Active Nurse Practitioner license required for Maryland
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification - Adult Gerontology (ACNPC-AG), and Cardiothoracic Surgery board certifications required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
• Non-surgical role; no operating room responsibilities
• Prior experience managing post-operative CT surgery or critical care patients strongly preferred

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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