Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Kentu[...]

LocumTenens.com; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

NPHire is seeking a nurse practitioner to cover cardiothoracic surgery at a Northern Kentucky facility. The assignment includes inpatient and outpatient CT surgery coverage, with day shifts and one weeknight call per week.

Board-certified NP with prescriptive authority is required, and EPIC EMR will be used for documentation. Clinicians will rounds, see consults, and coordinate an OR schedule with 2–4 surgeries per physician each day.

Qualifications

• This position requires board certification and active licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Prescriptive authority is required with Kentucky or state-specific privileges.
• Roles include inpatient and outpatient CT surgery coverage.
• On-site, day shift with one weeknight call per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Respond to consults, perform rounds, and support OR scheduling with 2–4 surgeries per physician daily.
• Maintain comprehensive clinical documentation in the EPIC EMR.

Skills

CT surgery

APRN

Call coverage

EPIC EMR

Education

MSN/APRN

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

This Job at a Glance. Job Reference Id: ORD-217750-NP-KY. Title: NP. Dates Needed: 08/31/2026 - 12/31/2026. Shift Type: Day Shift; Call. Assignment Type: Inpatient; Outpatient. Call Required: Yes. Board Certification Required: Yes. Job Duration: Locums.

About the Facility

This hospital in Northern Kentucky provides cardiothoracic surgical services across inpatient and outpatient settings. The facility maintains established surgical infrastructure and protocols to support quality patient care delivery across the cardiothoracic and vascular surgery service lines. On-site support staff, including Physician Associates and APRNs, are in place to ensure coordinated care continuity.

About the Facility Location

Northern Kentucky offers clinicians on assignment a range of attractions and recreational opportunities. The area provides access to notable destinations including the Newport Aquarium, the Frazier History Museum, the National Corvette Museum, and the National Quilt Museum. Outdoor and leisure options include river cruises along the Ohio River, thoroughbred horse farm tours, the scenic Bluegrass region, and entertainment venues such as Great American Ball Park and Paycor Stadium.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with one weeknight call shift per week from 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM serving as 2nd Call/Backup.

The role is primarily CT surgery with some vascular cases; rounding responsibilities are limited.

Clinicians will make hospital rounds, see consults, and support an OR schedule with 2-4 surgeries per physician each day of the week. All clinical documentation must be maintained through the EPIC EMR system.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: 2-4 surgeries per day. Support Staff: 3 Physician Associates (first assist in surgery, take call); 3 APRNs (office, Monday - Thursday). Patient Population: All Ages. Location Type: On-Site. Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes. Government: No.