Locum Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) Needs in OH!

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide inpatient and postoperative care coverage. This role supports an open position while a new hire is being trained and involves autonomous practice with physician support readily available. The provider will manage adult and geriatric patients in inpatient, post-op, and ICU settings.

Dates / Schedule

• Coverage Period: January–April (ongoing coverage thereafter TBD)

• Commitment: Approximately 10 days per month, covering two weekends

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Call: 10 days of call per month

  • Call ratio: 1:3

• Credentialing Timeframe: Estimated 60–90 days (may be expedited with a clean file)

Job Details & Responsibilities

• Practice setting includes office hours, inpatient post-operative floors, and ICU care

• Average patient volume of approximately 12 patients per day

• Provide autonomous care with supervising physician rounding daily and available 24/7 by phone

• Level 1 trauma center environment

• Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation

• Key duties include:

  • Suture removal

  • Diagnosing and treating illnesses

  • Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests

  • Writing prescriptions

  • Pre-operative physical exams

  • Daily rounding and coordination of care
    

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) (required)

• Active Ohio Nurse Practitioner license (required)

• BLS and ACLS certifications (required)

• Relevant training and clinical experience (required)

• Ability to practice autonomously in an inpatient/ICU setting

• Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations

• 100% clean background check with no exceptions (required)