Locum Cardiovascular Surgeon needed in Wilkes Barre, PA - $280/hr to $300/hr
Job at a glance
Job description
Physician – Cardiovascular Surgery (Locum Tenens)
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
Position: Physician
Employment Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: 11/26/2025
End Date: 12/29/2025
Length: 13 weeks (short-term coverage)
Facility: Locums – Wilkes-Barre Hospital
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Trauma Level: Adult Level II–IV
Coverage & Schedule
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Coverage Type: 24-hour call only
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Shift Hours: 7:00am – 7:00am (24-hour coverage)
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Coverage Dates:
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November 26–28, 2025
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December 20–29, 2025
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Work Details
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Practice Setting: Inpatient
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Support Staff: Yes
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Patients per Shift: ~2
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Beds in Department: 10
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EMR: Cerner
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Skills Required:
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Ventilation management
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Chest tube insertion
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Central line insertion
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Requirements
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Board Certification: Required (Cardiovascular Surgery)
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Fellowship: Required
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License: Active Pennsylvania license or IMLC (accepted)
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Certifications: ACLS required
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Credentialing Timeframe: 15 days (expedited)
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Vaccines: COVID-19 required (medical/religious exemptions only)