Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) - St. Louis, MO

Join a dynamic cardiac surgery team at a top-tier academic hospital providing high-level perioperative care. This locum tenens opportunity offers ongoing OR first assist coverage with clinic support and call responsibilities. Work alongside skilled cardiac surgeons and an intensivist in a cutting-edge operating room environment.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Academic Hospital
• Start Date: July 27th
• Schedule: Regular Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM; Weeknight call: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (1 night per week); Weekend call: 6:00 AM – 6:00 AM (rotating)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: St. Louis, MO

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Providing OR first assist coverage in cardiothoracic and cardiac surgeries
• Supporting cardiac surgeons and intensivist in various procedures including CABG, valve repair, ascending aortic surgery, and more
• Engaging in clinic support and rotating call duties as scheduled

Qualifications

• Board Certification Required
• Missouri state license
• BLS certification required; RNFA preferred for NPs
• Minimum of 2 years of independent adult cardiac surgery OR first assist experience

Working Hours

• Regular hours from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Rotating call schedule for weeknights and weekends

Skills

• Proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting and use of Maquet EVH System
• Experience in sternotomy opening and closure, as well as chest tube and temporary pacing wire placement
• Capable of handling mechanical circulatory support procedures, including exposure to equipment like Impella and ECMO cannulation