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

LocumTenens.com; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 124,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide cardiothoracic surgery coverage in an on-site operating room setting in Texas, starting in December for a full-time assignment.

Duties include assisting with vein harvesting, surgical closing, and managing 2–6 consults per day, with all clinical documentation maintained in EPIC EMR. Call coverage is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner with CT surgery coverage experience.
• Prescriptive authority required.
• On-site, day shift with call; December start.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vein harvesting and surgical closing.
• Manage 2–6 consults per day.
• Maintain clinical documentation in EPIC EMR.

Skills

Prescriptive Authority

Surgical Assistance

Patient Care Coordination

Education

Nurse Practitioner License

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-NP-TXTitle: NPDates Needed: December - OngoingShift Type: Day ShiftAssignment Type: ORCall Required: YesBoard Certification Required: NoJob 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