We are seeking an experienced Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide ongoing locum tenens coverage in Maryland. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative cardiac surgery team at a Level II Trauma Center just outside Washington, D.C.
Position Details:
- Schedule: 4x10s, Monday Friday (16 shifts/month)
- Setting: OR, CVICU, consults, and post-op care
- Call: None
- Patients: 8 15 per day, shared across the team
- EMR: Epic
Daily Responsibilities:
- Arrive at 6:30 AM, complete interval H&P notes for surgical patients
- First assist in the OR (1 2 cases/day, average 2 5 days/week)
- Post-op care, central line/arterial line placement, chest tubes, wound vac care
- Support consults and rounding on CVICU patients
Requirements:
- Certification: Board Certified, ACLS, BLS, DEA, CSR
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in CV OR required
- Must be proficient in endoscopic vein harvesting using the Vasoview Hemopro system
- Maryland license (or willing to obtain)