Cardiovascular Surgery APP – Locum Tenens in Texas

Updated 12/11/25
Dallas, Texas, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Cardiology
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Degree Required MSN/MSRN
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 5 years

Job description

Job description

Location: Dallas, Texas
Employment Type: Locum Tenens
Work Setting: Operating Room & Emergency Department (In-person)


About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic Surgery to join a busy surgical team in Dallas, TX. This role involves OR-based responsibilities, emergency department support, and advanced procedural skills including endoscopic vein harvesting and ECMO management. The ideal provider is highly skilled, efficient, and comfortable working in a high-acuity environment alongside an advanced surgical team.

Job Responsibilities

- Assist in cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures
- Perform endo-vein harvesting
- Manage and monitor ECMO
- Provide emergency department support under beeper call
- Deliver perioperative and postoperative patient care
- Collaborate with attending surgeons, APPs, and interdisciplinary teams
- Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR

Qualifications

- Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
- Board Certified
- Advanced experience in cardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgery
- Proficiency in endoscopic vein harvesting and ECMO required
- Strong procedural skills and ability to work in a fast-paced OR environment

Working Hours

- 8-hour shifts, Monday through Sunday
- On-call responsibilities through emergency department beeper call
- In-person role

Skills

- Competitive hourly rate (up to $150/hr)
- Paid travel and lodging
- 8-hour shifts, Monday–Sunday
- Emergency beeper call required
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