Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

Adelphi Medical Staffing; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing seeks a Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens role in Flagstaff, AZ. The position covers 10-15 CVICU/step-down patients and supports 1-2 cardiothoracic surgeries daily, with a 4-day/month daytime schedule and on-call coverage.

Applicants must have an AZ license, NCCPA certification, DEA, BLS/ACLS, and 3+ years in CT surgery with EVH; duties include pacemaker/chest tube/IABP removals and EVH participation.

Qualifications

• EVH proficiency required.
• 3+ years in cardiothoracic surgery with EVH.
• Active AZ license required.
• DEA license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide CT Surgery coverage for 10-15 CVICU/step-down patients daily.
• Assist in 1-2 cardiothoracic surgeries per day.
• Perform temporary pacemaker removal, chest tube removal, IABP removal, and Aline placement.
• Take call from 3p–7a on coverage days.
• Utilize EVH expertise in surgical cases.

Skills

EVH proficiency

Education

NCCPA board certification

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

Flagstaff, United States | Posted on 10/02/2026

• Coverage Period: Oct 24, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027
  
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 4 days per month, 7a – 3p
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 4 days per month, 3p – 7a
  

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: Y-NP-3499164
  
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner
  
• Specialty: Surgery Cardiothoracic
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Flagstaff, AZ
  
• Service Setting: Hospital
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 24, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027
  
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 4 days per month, 7a – 3p
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 4 days per month, 3p – 7a
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults, Geriatrics
  
• Patient Volume/Census: 10-15 CVICU/step down patients, plus 1-2 surgeries
  
• Case Mix: Cardiothoracic
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 199
  
• EMR System: Cerner
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Surgeon
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 30 days
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• temporary pacemaker removal
  
• chest tube removal
  
• IABP removal
  
• Aline placement
  
• proficient with EVH
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active AZ license
  
• Board: BC/BE (NCCPA)
  
• DEA: Yes
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
  
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in cardiothoracic surgery with EVH
  
• Other Qualifications: Graduate from NCCPA-approved program or Master's Degree in Nursing
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide coverage in CT Surgery department managing 10-15 CVICU/step down patients per day
  
• Assist in 1-2 cardiothoracic surgeries per day
  
• Perform special procedures including temporary pacemaker removal, chest tube removal, IABP removal, and Aline placement
  
• Take call from 3p – 7a on coverage days
  
• Utilize proficiency with EVH (endoscopic vein harvesting) during surgical cases