Locum Cardiothoracic Surgery Critical Care APP

Locum NP/PA - Cardiac Surgery & CTICU Critical Care (No Call | 6-Month Assignment | NJ

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to provide Cardiac Surgery and CTICU Coverage at a high-acuity medical Center in Northern New Jersey. This is a 6-month locum opportunity starting July 1st, ideal for providers with strong cardiac ICU experience.

Join a collaborative team of APPs and unit staff in delivering critical post-op care for complex surgical patients. Enjoy a flexible weekday schedule with no on-call duties.

Assignment Details:

• Patient Volume: 4-6 Patients/Day
• Schedule: 12.5 hour shifts (6:00 AM - 7:30 PM), 3-4 days/week
• Duties Include:
  • ICU rounds daily progress notes, discharge planning
  • Writing orders and discharge summaries
  • Procedures: Removal of chest tubes and epicardial pacing wires, brachial arterial lines (4-6 per week)
  • Potential for central line and arterial line insertions (if credentialed/competent)

Qualifications:

• Active NP (ACNP Preferred) or PA license in NJ
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac or CT surgical ICU experience
• Proficient in post-operative management of cardiothoracic patients
• Comfortable with procedures noted above
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

Position Highlights:

• No call coverage
• Work alongside a team of experienced APPs and ICU staff
• High-level exposure to advanced cardiac surgery cases
• Malpractice, travel, and lodging covered
• Competitive locum compensation

Interested:

Apply today to secure your spot for this summer start! Apply now with your most updated CV for immediate consideration!