Cardiac Surgery APP (NP or PA) – Connecticut

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time Cardiac Surgery locum opportunity in Conneticut. This assignment offers a mix of operating room first assist and inpatient cardiac surgery responsibilities with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

Assignment Details

• Start: September 2026
• Assignment through December 2026
• Temp-to-hire opportunity

Schedule

• Three 13-hour shifts per week
• Day Shift: 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM–8:00 AM
• Rotating weekends (typically every 3–6 weeks)
• No call

Practice Setting

• Hospital-based Cardiac Surgery
• Operating Room and Inpatient
• Epic EMR

Clinical Responsibilities

• First assist in cardiac surgery procedures
• Provide inpatient cardiac surgery care
• Insert and manage chest tubes
• Collaborate with cardiac surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams
• Participate in perioperative patient management

Team Structure

• Work alongside a team of seven experienced APPs
• Collaborative cardiac surgery practice

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Cardiac Surgery inpatient experience preferred
• First assist cardiac surgery experience preferred
• Candidates without first assist experience will be considered if they have strong inpatient cardiac surgery experience
• Chest tube insertion and management experience required
• Epic experience preferred

Additional Information

• Floating may be required
• Prior travel experience preferred
• Weekly billing cycle

Ideal Candidate

An experienced Cardiac Surgery NP or PA with strong inpatient cardiac surgery skills and chest tube management experience who enjoys working in both the operating room and inpatient setting. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in a potential long-term or permanent position.