Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

An opportunity is available for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a Cardiothoracic Surgery team in Rapid City, South Dakota. This overnight role provides coverage in a highly resourced hospital, supporting patients in both the ICU and inpatient setting.

Schedule

· Night shifts: 5:00 PM–6:30 AM

· 14 shifts per month

· Two weeks on / two weeks off

Clinical Setting & Patient Volume

· Highly resourced hospital environment

· Coverage across the cardiothoracic surgery ward and ICU

· Typical nightly census:

o 3–6 ICU patients

o 10–15 inpatients

Responsibilities

· Provide overnight clinical coverage for cardiothoracic surgery patients.

· Assess and manage patients in the ICU and inpatient setting.

· Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes in clinical status.

· Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams.

· Support continuity of care and communicate clinical updates to the daytime team.

Requirements

· Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with eligibility for South Dakota licensure.

· ICU or cardiac clinical experience required.

· Cardiothoracic surgery or critical care experience strongly preferred.

· BLS and ACLS certifications required.

· Acute-care specialty certification preferred.

Extras:

• Generous (above market) hourly rate per 24 hour shift
• All travel arrangements provided and booked by the group, on top of the per shift rate
• Med-mal and tail insurance covered
• Personal locums consultant to manage credentialing and scheduling shifts