Locums - Urbana, Illinois, NP/PA CV Surgery First Assist Opening

Locum Opportunity – NP/PA CV Surgery First Assist – Urbana, Illinois
Step into a high-impact role with a nationally recognized Trauma Level I facility in Urbana, IL. We're seeking an experienced NP or PA to join a leading Cardiovascular Surgery team and provide critical first assist support.
Opportunity Highlights:

• Start ASAP – Ongoing assignment
• Monday–Friday, 7a–4p schedule
• Possible weeknight and weekend 24-hour call (schedule to be confirmed)
• Consistent coverage needed 3–4 weeks per month
• Responsibilities include OR call, ICU rounding, and first assisting in the OR
• Rotating call schedule amongst team (weeknights and weekends – not guaranteed but possibility)
• On-site for cases
• Cases: 1–3 surgical per day, 10–15 inpatients
• 100% adult patient population
• Work alongside 2 experienced CV surgeons and a strong support team (5 PA/NPs, OP-RNs, CV Supervisor)
• Hospital: 509-bed, Level I Trauma Center
• EMR: Epic

Ideal Candidate:

• Certified PA with active IL license and NCCPA certification
• ACLS certification required
• Strong experience in CV surgical first assist, EVH, perioperative care
• Must have expertise in the OR, ideally multiple years of OR experience
• ECMO experience preferred

What RecruitWell Provides:

• A-rated malpractice coverage
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell’s Core Values:

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness