Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage atFacility in Connecticut

LocumTenens.com; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Cardiothoracic NP to cover inpatient and operating room services in a CT hospital. The assignment is a night and 24-hour shift with weekend coverage, onsite support staff, and no required call.

The clinician will deliver cardiothoracic care for about 10 patients per day in a hospital-based setting, with the assignment starting ASAP and ongoing.

Qualifications

• Board certification in cardiothoracic surgery is required.
• Prescriptive authority is required.
• Night shift and 24-hour shift scheduling.
• On-site location in Connecticut.
• Inpatient and operating room coverage, with no-call requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiothoracic surgical coverage in inpatient and OR settings.
• Work night shifts including 24-hour coverage.
• Cover weekends as the primary component.
• Support staff available on-site to coordinate care.
• Approximately 10 patients per day.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Night shift

Inpatient care

Operating room

Board certification required

Prescriptive authority

Education

Board Certification in CT Surgery

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-225763-NP-CT
• Title: NP
• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Night Shift; 24-Hour Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This tertiary-care medical center maintains a longstanding record of clinical excellence and specialty care delivery. The facility offers advanced technology, a collaborative medical staff, and administrative support structures designed to facilitate quality surgical outcomes. On-site resources are in place to support coordinated cardiothoracic surgery coverage throughout each assigned period.

About the Facility Location

Connecticut offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of coastal and inland activities suited to varied interests. Outdoor pursuits include kayaking, hiking, biking through state parks, and visits to local orchards and wineries. The state also features museums, performing arts venues, and historic sites that reflect its colonial heritage, providing diverse options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage across inpatient and operating room settings on a night shift and 24-hour shift basis, with weekend coverage required as the primary component of this assignment. Clinical responsibilities encompass cardiothoracic surgical services within an on-site, hospital-based environment, with an anticipated volume of 10 patients per day. No call coverage is required as part of this engagement. Support staff are available on-site to facilitate coordinated care delivery throughout each assigned period.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 10 PPD
• Support Staff: Yes
• Call Ratio/Schedule: no call
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No