Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Needed For Locum Tenens Coverage At Facility In Texas

Jobtome; Brookesmith (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome in Texas is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for cardiothoracic surgery coverage on a day shift, with call required. The assignment is locum tenens with ongoing needs beginning in December, serving all age groups and focusing on cardiovascular cases.

The role involves vein harvesting support, surgical closing assistance, and handling 2–6 consults per day, with all clinical notes documented in EPIC EMR. On-site hospital setting with established protocols and trauma support.

Qualifications

• Prescriptive authority required.
• Cardiothoracic surgery coverage experience preferred.
• On-site hospital assignment with daily duties in OR settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vein harvesting and closing procedures as needed.
• Manage 2–6 consults per day in cardiovascular cases.
• Maintain clinical documentation using EPIC EMR.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Cardiothoracic surgery

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-225777-NP-TX
• Title: NP
• Dates Needed: December - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: OR
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: No
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This 311-bed hospital maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery coverage across operating room settings. The facility holds a Level 3 trauma designation and utilizes EPIC EMR to support coordinated clinical documentation and patient care delivery. On-site resources are in place to facilitate continuity of cardiovascular surgical services throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

Texas offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. The state features underground geological sites accessible via guided tours, interactive space exploration exhibits, and historic landmarks with free public admission. Outdoor experiences include ranch activities, scenic trails, and cultural events spanning music, arts, and food festivals distributed across the state's various regions, providing diverse options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Nurse Practitioner will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage in an operating room setting on a day shift basis, with call coverage required as a component of this full-time assignment beginning in December. Clinical responsibilities are limited to cardiovascular cases and do not include CVT cases. Duties include assisting with vein harvesting, providing surgical closing assistance, and managing 2-6 consults per day. All clinical documentation is maintained using EPIC EMR.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 2-6 consults per day
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No