Locums - Cleveland, Ohio, NP/PA Cardiothoracic Surgery Opening
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Job description
Locum NP/PA – Cardiothoracic Surgery | Cleveland, Ohio
RecruitWell is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery NP or PA for a locum opportunity in Cleveland, Ohio. This role requires strong cardiac and thoracic surgical experience, including robotic thoracic surgery, ICU management, and call coverage.
Assignment Details
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Start Date: January 30, 2026
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Duration: 13 weeks initially (anticipated need at least 6 months, ongoing not guaranteed)
Schedule & Call
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Primary Shift: 7:00a – 3:30p (weekday coverage needed)
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Call Requirements:
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24-hour call (not in-house)
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1 weekday call
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1 weekend call (Friday–Sunday)
Weekend & Holiday Rounding Required
Flexibility to cover two hospitals approximately 15 minutes apart
Practice & Team
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Team Composition:
2 Cardiac Surgeons
1 Thoracic Surgeon
5 Physician Assistants
Patient Care Areas:
ICU
Step-down units
Local candidates preferred
Facility will NOT license
Scope of Practice & Required Experience
Thoracic Surgery
Robotic thoracic surgery
VATS
Open thoracotomy
First assist required
Cardiac Surgery
CABG
AVR / MVR
Ascending aneurysms
Aortic dissections (non-robotic)
First and second assist
Endoscopic saphenous vein harvest (Hemo Pro required)
Open radial and/or endoscopic radial harvest (preferred)
Additional Responsibilities
ICU and step-down management (cardiac and thoracic)
Rounding on weekends and holidays
Temporary pacing wire removal
IABP manipulation/removal
Vein and radial harvesting
Chest tube sclerosis
EMR
Epic (experience required)
Candidate Requirements
PA or Acute Care CNP – Required
Extensive cardiac and thoracic surgery experience – Required
Active Ohio license – Required
ACLS & BLS – Required
DEA – Required
Ohio CSR – Required
Clean background – Required
Not willing to license
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What RecruitWell Provides
A-rated malpractice insurance
Weekly direct deposit
24/7 dedicated recruiter support
Professional onboarding and credentialing
RecruitWell’s Core Values
Open communication
Sense of urgency
Teamwork
Accountability
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