🚨 Locum Opportunity | Cardiovascular Surgery (NP/PA) | High-Acuity Inpatient Role | Portland, ME

Job Title: Locum – Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Cardiovascular Surgery
Location: Portland, Maine

Overview:
Join a nationally respected Cardiovascular Surgery team as a Locum NP or PA in beautiful Portland, ME. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled Advanced Practice Provider to step into a high-acuity inpatient setting, contributing meaningfully to a cohesive, collaborative, and independent APP group that plays a vital role in patient care.

Position Highlights:

• Assignment Length: 3–6 months (with potential to extend)

• Work Schedule:

  • OR Rotation: Four 10–12 hour shifts per week

  • ICU Rotation: Three 12–13 hour shifts per week (includes overnight in-house coverage)

  • Weekends: 1 in 4 or 5 on-call (Friday 6 PM – Monday 6 AM)

  • Weekday Call: 1–2 evenings per week (6 PM – 6 AM)

• Volume & Team:

  • 7 Adult Cardiovascular Surgeons

  • 32 Advanced Practice Providers

  • 1,600 pump cases annually

  • All adult cardiac surgery procedures performed except transplants

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage complex ICU cases in a high-acuity environment

• Vein harvesting using Maquet Hemopro2 EVH System

• Assist in the operating room (OR) autonomously

• Collaborate with a tight-knit, experienced APP team and surgeon group

• Participate in call and weekend rotations as scheduled

Why You'll Love This Role:

• High degree of autonomy and respect within a collaborative APP group

• Immediate credentialing support, including emergency privileges

• Supportive and team-oriented environment with strong physician-APP relationships
  

Requirements:

• Board Certified NP/PA with Acute Care Certification – Required

• Active ME License or IMLC Compact License – Required

• Fully COVID & Flu vaccinated – Required

• Proficient in vein harvesting and OR assistance – Required

• Independent ICU management experience – Required

Ready to elevate your career and make a real impact?
Apply now to join one of the most respected cardiovascular surgery programs in the Northeast.