CT Surgery NP/PA – Inpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery (California)
$115.00 – $130.00 • hourly
Aya Locums
Job Description
Schedule: Full-time, 3×12-hour shifts (6a–6p)
Call: No call required
Employment Type: Locums; PRN candidates also considered
Setting: Inpatient – CV Step-Down + Some CVICU Support
EMR: Epic
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced NP or PA to support an inpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery service. This role focuses on rounding and managing pre- and post-operative cardiac surgery patients within a CV step-down unit, with some support provided to the CVICU. This is a collaborative environment with a Cardiac Attending, CV Surgical PA for procedures, and dedicated APP support.
Note: Vein harvesting is not a hard requirement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient clinical care for adult cardiothoracic patients
- Pre- and post-operative management
- Rounding with multidisciplinary team
- Manage lines and tubes (removal only)
- Chest tube (CT) and pacing wire (PW) removal
- Interpret chest X-rays
- Support cases including CABG, transplants, VADs, and thoracic procedures
- Assist in OR as needed (no required procedural experience)
What You Won’t Need
- No call coverage
- No requirement to place lines
- No mandatory vein harvesting experience
Patient Population
- Adults
- High-acuity cardiothoracic population
- CV step-down unit and some CVICU exposure
Preferred Background
- Experience in cardiothoracic, cardiac ICU, or inpatient surgical APP roles
- Comfort with fast-paced inpatient environments
- Strong understanding of cardiac surgery workflows
Interested?
If you’d like more details or are available for full-time or PRN coverage, please reach out.
Samantha Hutchinson
Aya Locums – Senior Recruiting Consultant
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