Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient and OR [...]

NPHire, LLC.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 137,760 - 206,640; Part time

Job summary

The nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery coverage in a Level 2 trauma hospital, with 8–10 hour day shifts and on-call duties across ICU and OR. EVH, CABG, and aortic valve procedures will be performed as part of the service line.

Board certification and prescriptive authority are mandatory; location is on-site in Illinois, with Day shifts and hospital-based coverage through NPHire’s locum program.

Qualifications

• Board-certified nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority.
• Experience in adult cardiothoracic surgery.
• Scheduling and coverage for ICU/OR environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide 8–10 hour day shifts with shared on-call coverage in ICU and OR.
• Perform EVH, CABG, and aortic valve procedures.
• Collaborate with surgical team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

EVH

CABG

Aortic valve procedures

Education

Master's or Doctor of Nursing Practice (Cardiothoracic NP)

Job description

Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-211867-NP-IL.


• Title: NP.


• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing.


• Shift Type: Day Shift.


• Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR.


• Call Required: Yes.


• Board Certification Required: Yes.


• Job Duration: Locums.

About the Facility

This medium-sized hospital operates as a Level 2 trauma center and provides comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services with advanced ICU and OR capabilities. The facility maintains modern surgical equipment and established protocols to support quality patient care delivery for adult cardiothoracic surgery patients.

Illinois offers a range of activities suited to varied interests, including cultural landmarks, outdoor destinations, and unique experiences across the state. Clinicians on assignment may explore natural preserves, amusement parks, culinary classes, art workshops, and historical sites throughout the region. The state holds over 390 notable attractions spanning history, dining, and outdoor recreation, providing diverse options for leisure year-round.

About the Clinician's Workday

The nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery coverage with 8‑10 hour day shifts and call responsibilities across ICU and OR settings. Clinical duties include performing EVH, CABG, and aortic valve procedures while managing adult patients in a Level 2 trauma facility. The clinician will follow 7 on/off shift rotations and collaborate with the surgical team to maintain continuity of care across the cardiothoracic surgery service line. Board certification and prescriptive authority are mandatory requirements for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable.


• Patient Population: Adults.


• Location Type: On‑Site.


• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes.


• Government: No.