Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Western Tennessee

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient, operating room, and emergency room settings on a day shift and a 24-hour shift basis in Tennessee. Expect approximately 10 patient encounters daily with first-call responsibility on a rotating schedule; call occurs every 3rd week and weekend.

Credentialing is expected to take about 90 days prior to start, and on-site resources support coordinated patient care throughout each coverage period, with a

Qualifications

• Prescriptive authority required: Yes.
• Board certification not required.
• Experience in cardiothoracic surgery settings is implied by assignment scope.

Responsibilities

• Provide CT surgery coverage across inpatient, operating room and ER.
• Work a day shift and a 24-hour shift schedule with start times around 7–8 AM and variable end times.
• Handle administrative duties limited to communication, phone inquiries and medication refills; participate in call rotation.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-228965-NP-TN
• Title:NP
• Dates Needed:2 weeks/month
• Shift Type:Day Shift;24-Hour Shift
• Assignment Type:Inpatient;OR;ER
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:No
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols to support locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient, operating room, and emergency room settings. The facility is currently experiencing a vacancy and requires approximately 90 days for credentialing prior to the start of the assignment. On-site resources are in place to facilitate coordinated patient care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

Tennessee offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of cultural, arts, and community activities distributed across the state. Outdoor recreation, including hiking trails and river activities, is available alongside regional heritage parks and natural attractions, providing diverse options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Nurse Practitioner will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient, operating room, and emergency room settings on a day shift and 24-hour shift basis, with scheduled hours Monday through Friday beginning at 7:00-8:00 AM and concluding based on clinical workload. Administrative responsibilities are limited and consist primarily of communication, select phone inquiries, and medication refills as needed. Call is required and is structured on every 3rd week and weekend, with clinicians taking first call except for transfer center activity. An anticipated volume of 10 patients per day is expected throughout each assigned coverage period.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:10 patients/day
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No