Cardiothoracic DNP Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in OR in Kentucky

LocumTenens.com; Bradfordsville (KY); On-site; USD 166,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

The Locum Tenens assignment for a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) provides cardiothoracic surgical coverage in an on-site operating room setting. Coverage is ongoing with ASAP start and includes 24-hour call duties; weekday OR hours are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with weekend call obligations.

This locum tenens assignment leverages Epic EMR for documentation and requires no prescriptive authority; board certification is not required.

Qualifications

• Board certification not required.
• No prescriptive authority required.
• Weekday OR hours 7:00 AM–4:00 PM; 24-hour call coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiothoracic surgical coverage in the on-site OR setting.
• Assist surgeons during operative cases throughout each coverage period.
• Document all clinical care in the Epic EMR system.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-222343-DNP-KY

• Title: DNP

• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing

• Shift Type: Call; 24-Hour Call

• Assignment Type: OR

• Call Required: Yes

• Board Certification Required: No

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This acute care hospital provides cardiothoracic surgical services in an operating room setting and serves an adult patient population. The facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support coordinated surgical care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period. On-site resources are in place to facilitate quality cardiothoracic surgery coverage on a locum tenens basis.

About the Facility Location

The Kentucky region offers a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. The area features conservation areas with wildlife encounters, natural sandstone arches, and parks within national forest land that provide opportunities for hiking, camping, and fishing. Clinicians on assignment may also explore local history through museum exhibits covering iron, logging, and railroad industries, alongside a reconstructed log schoolhouse. Entertainment options include waterfront live music events and walkable venues featuring dining, retail, and family-friendly attractions.

About the Clinician's Workday

The DNP will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage in an on-site operating room setting, assisting surgeons during operative cases throughout each assigned coverage period. Weekday OR operations run from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with call and 24-hour call coverage required as a condition of this assignment. Weekend call responsibilities include rounding and serving as first call. All clinical documentation must be maintained through the Epic EMR system.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: NA

• Location Type: On-Site

• Prescriptive Authority Required: No

• Government: No