Cardiac Surgery OR - First assist and vein harvesting coverage need in Missouri
Updated 9/12/26
$125.00
– $140.00
hourly
Missouri, Missouri, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Cardiovascular
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
Hi! We are looking for a APP with first assist and EVH experience to help coverage in Missouri for part time coverage! Please apply if you are interested
Work Details:
Facility Type: Academic Hospital
Practice Setting: Cardiothoracic/Cardiac Surgery Operating Room (OR First Assist)
EMR/Charting Software: Epic
Vaccines Mandatory? Not specified
Avg. Daily Census: Approximately 517 pump cases annually (2025 volume)
Patient Age Group: Adult
Work Details:
Facility Type: Academic Hospital
Practice Setting: Cardiothoracic/Cardiac Surgery Operating Room (OR First Assist)
EMR/Charting Software: Epic
Vaccines Mandatory? Not specified
Avg. Daily Census: Approximately 517 pump cases annually (2025 volume)
Patient Age Group: Adult
Job Responsibilities
Coverage Type: Ongoing OR first assist coverage with clinic support and call
Schedule Details:
Regular Shift: 0600–1830
Weeknight Call: 1800–0600 (1 night per week)
Weekend Call: 0600–0600 (rotating)
Monthly coverage varies; schedule provided by the facility
Qualifications
Board Certifications Req’d/Preferred: Board Certification Required
State License(s): MO license
Certifications: BLS required; RNFA preferred for NPs
CSR Req’d: No
DEA Req’d?: No
Years of Experience Req’d: Minimum 2 years of independent adult cardiac surgery OR first assist experience
Credentialing Timeframe: Varies; temporary privileges may be available/needed
Willing To License?: Yes
Working Hours
Weeknight Call: 1800–0600 (1 night per week)
Weekend Call: 0600–0600 (rotating)
Monthly coverage varies; schedule provided by the facility
Skills
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Valve repair and replacement (aortic, mitral, tricuspid)
Ascending aortic surgery (including emergent dissections)
Left atrial appendage exclusion
Maze procedures
Redo sternotomies
Mechanical circulatory support procedures (Impella, ECMO cannulation, IABP exposure)
Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)
Sternotomy opening and closure
Chest tube and temporary pacing wire placement
Equipment: Maquet EVH System
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