Cardiothoracic Surgery APP Locum Opportunity - St. Louis, Missouri
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Job description
Job Summary -
Schedule and Coverage
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Ongoing OR first-assist coverage with clinic support and call
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Regular shifts: 6:00 AM–6:30 PM
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Weeknight call: 6:00 PM–6:00 AM, one night per week
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Rotating weekend call: 24 hours
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Submit candidates with their January–March availability because the schedule is built three months in advance.
Clinical Setting
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Academic hospital, adult cardiothoracic/cardiac surgery
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Approximately 517 annual pump cases (2025 volume)
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Epic EMR
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Support from five cardiac surgeons and intensivist coverage
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Adult patients only
Required Experience and Qualifications
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Minimum 2 years of independent adult cardiac surgery OR first-assist experience
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Board certification required
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Missouri license required; willing to consider candidates who need to obtain one
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BLS required
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RNFA preferred for Nurse Practitioners
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APP resumes must clearly specify the department and role where they currently work.
High-acuity experience
The client is expanding consideration to candidates with recent, hands-on experience in:
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VV/VA ECMO
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Impella 5.5
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Postoperative aortic dissections
Candidates with a cardiothoracic surgery background may also be considered if they can perform the required procedures and have at least three years of Level II experience. Level I trauma experience is preferred, but candidates with comparable high-acuity skills may qualify.
Other procedures include CABG, valve repair/replacement, ascending aortic surgery, emergent dissections, Maze procedures, redo sternotomies, ECMO cannulation, IABP exposure, endoscopic vein harvesting, sternotomy closure, chest tube placement, and temporary pacing wire placement.