Cardiac Surgery Stepdown APP needed in Missouri
Updated 9/12/26
$125.00
– $135.00
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 needing a Cardiac Surgery stepdown NP coverage! Below are additional details :) If you are interested please apply here!
Job Responsibilities
• Support staff: cardiac surgeon available, will round on patients; hospitalist team covers at night
• Department Description: Cardiac Surgery Stepdown
• Patient Volume: Census 12-22 (mix of primary and consults, ~12-15 primary, rest consults)
• Patient Age Group: Adult
• EMR/Documentation System: EPIC
• PAC system (if applicable): Sectra
• Special Procedures/Unit Details: High acuity, must be proficient with admit/discharging patients, typical APP procedures - removal of chest tube/pacing wires
• Special Equipment Used: NA
Qualifications
• Provider type (MD/DO or NP/PA): NP/PA
• Board Certifications Req’d: Yes
• Fellowship Req’d: NA
• State License(s) Req’d: Yes
• Certifications Req’d? (BLS / ACLS / etc): BLS/ACLS
• Specific Skills Req’d: comprehensive management of cardiac surgery patients – CABG, valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, daily assessment and diagnosis, and treatment planning, management of arrhythmias, proficient with pacemakers, volume management and diuresis, electrolyte abnormalities, infection surveillance, interpretation of data and synthesis, chest tube management, removal of surgical drains, wound care, care coordination and discharge planning, recognition of clinical deterioration and timely escalation, effective communication skills and professionalism
• CSR Req’d: no
• DEA Req’d: no
• Minimum Experience Req’d (# of years): 2 years’ experience / Trauma Level I experience required
• Any additional requirements/details to screen for: Seeking an experienced NP/PA to provide coverage for a high-acuity Cardiac Surgery stepdown service – the APP functions as an integral member of the Cardiac Surgery team, providing comprehensive inpatient management of complex pre-post operative cardiac surgery patients. The role requires an APP who is comfortable practicing with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating with cardiac surgeons and the multi-disciplinary team.
Credentialing/Privileging Timeframe: temporary privileges okay if clean background
Are you willing to license: yes
Is IMLC/compact licensure accepted: yes
Working Hours
• Coverage needed per month : 12-hour shifts: ICU, 11/19-11/20, 0630-1900; Stepdown 11/26-11/27, 0600-1830; ICU, 11/28-11/29, 06300-1900; Stepdown, 12/7, 12/8, 0600-1830; Stepdown, 12/12-12/14, 0600-1830
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