Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Western Tennessee

Title: NPDates Needed: 2 weeks/month

Shift Type: Day Shift; 24-Hour Shift

Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR; ERCall Required: YesBoard Certification Required: NoJob Duration: LocumsAbout the Facility This facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient, operating room, and emergency room settings. The facility is currently experiencing a vacancy and requires approximately 90 days for credentialing prior to the start of the assignment. On-site resources are in place to facilitate coordinated patient care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location: Tennessee offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of cultural, arts, and community activities distributed across the state. Outdoor recreation, including hiking trails and river activities, is available alongside regional heritage parks and natural attractions, providing diverse options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday: The Nurse Practitioner will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient, operating room, and emergency room settings on a day shift and 24-hour shift basis, with scheduled hours Monday through Friday beginning at 7:00-8:00 AM and concluding based on clinical workload. Administrative responsibilities are limited and consist primarily of communication, select phone inquiries, and medication refills as needed. Call is required and is structured on every 3rd week and weekend, with clinicians taking first call except for transfer center activity. An anticipated volume of 10 patients per day is expected throughout each assigned coverage period. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 10 patients/day

Patient Population: All Ages

Location Type: On-Site