Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery Needed in PA

Job Description

Our client, a hospital in Pennsylvania, is seeking a Locum Nurse Practitioner specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery for a 60-day assignment with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be available to start in March 2025, with flexible scheduling options including one week on/one week off night shifts (6:30pm-7:30am) or three shifts per week rotating between days (6am-7:30pm) and nights (6:30pm-7:30am). In this role, you will work in a cardiovascular/cardiothoracic ICU step-down unit, managing post-operative patients with balloon pumps, central lines, and chest tubes. Your responsibilities will include admissions, discharges, and consults, but will not involve OR or first assist duties. The position requires strong critical care skills, particularly in post-operative cardiac care, and the ability to work night shifts. Familiarity with Epic EMR is beneficial. Apply now to learn more about this role and explore other exciting openings at Barton Associates.

Overview:

Facility Type: Hospital

Location: Pennsylvania

Work Hours: 

Option 1: 1 week on, 1 week off nights (6:30pm-7:30am)

Option 2: 3 shifts/week rotating between days (6am-7:30pm) and nights (6:30pm-7:30am)

Start Date: March 2025

Duration: 60 days (with potential for extension)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Locum Nurse Practitioner specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery to join our client's team at a hospital in Pennsylvania. This role offers the opportunity to work in a cardiovascular/cardiothoracic ICU step-down unit, providing critical care to post-operative patients.

Job Details:

- Work in cardiovascular/cardiothoracic ICU step-down unit

- Manage patients with balloon pumps, central lines, chest tubes, etc.

- Perform admissions, discharges, and consults

- No OR or first assist duties required

- Utilize Epic EMR system

- Flexible schedule options:

 1. One week on, one week off night shifts (6:30pm-7:30am)

 2. Three shifts per week, rotating between day and night shifts

- Potential for extension beyond the initial 60-day assignment

Qualifications:

- Licensed Nurse Practitioner

- Specialization or significant experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery

- Strong critical care skills, particularly in post-operative cardiac care

- Experience with balloon pumps, central lines, and chest tubes

- Ability to work night shifts

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

- Familiarity with Epic EMR system preferred

To apply for this exciting opportunity or learn more about other openings at Barton Associates, please submit your application today.

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 (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension. Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility