Surgery - Cardiothoracic
At a glance
About this assignment
Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery Locum Tenens | Arizona
Provider Details
- Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Job Class: Locum Tenens
- Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner
- Provider Credentials: NP
- Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Number of Positions: 1
Shift Details
- Estimated Start Date: October 24, 2026
- Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule:
- Orientation (7a - 3p): October 24
- 24-Hour Call (7a - 7a): October 25
- Day Shift (7a - 3p) + Weeknight Beeper Call: October 26-29
- Schedule Details: Day Shift (7a - 3p) + Weeknight Beeper Call; 24-Hour Call (7a - 7a)
- Procedures: Temporary pacemaker removal, chest tube removal, IABP removal, Aline placement
- Certifications Needed: ACLS; BLS; DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
- Patient Population/Case Load: 10-15 CVICU/step down patients per day, plus 1-2 surgeries
- EMR in Use: Cerner
- Requirements: 3 years minimum experience in cardiothoracic surgery with EVH, Graduate from a university program approved by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Master's Degree in Nursing, Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Certified or Eligible for licensing as a Physician Assistant in Arizona state, ACLS and BLS or Graduate from an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, Completion of RN/NP First Assistant Program, Medical Surgical or NP ANCC or AANP Certification.
Licensing Details
- License: An active Arizona state license is required.
- Requires Active State License: Yes
- Willing to License: No
- Estimated Privileging Timeline: 30 days
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Cardiothoracic Surgery to join our team in Arizona. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and meet the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply for this exciting locum tenens opportunity.
Day to day
Support Staff: Surgeon Department Description: CT Surgery
Practice details
- Not solo coverage
- Shift pattern: Day;Night
Case mix
- Special Procedures: temporary pacemaker removal, chest tube removal, IABP removal, Aline placement
- Skills Required: recent cardiothoracic surgery, proficient with EVH
- Practice Setting: Hospital
Call
On Call required
Dates & schedule
Orientation (7a - 3p) OCT: 24 24-Hour Call (7a - 7a) OCT: 25 Day Shift (7a - 3p) + Weeknight Beeper Call OCT: 26-29
Licensing & requirements
- Active state license required
- Estimated privileging: 30 days
- Minimum 3 years' experience
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- DEA controlled Substance Registration Certificate certification
Other details
Amount of Coverage Needed per Month: 4 days, 7a-3p plus call 3p-7a Minimum Experience Required: 3 years in cardiothoracic surgery with EVH
Apply for this role
Your details go straight to a physician-led recruiter against reference JOB-03182.