CTICU Cardiothoracic NP - Locum Tenens, LA

LocumTenens.com; Melville (LA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to cover inpatient cardiothoracic surgery duties in a CT-ICU setting in the Metro New Orleans area from December 22 through December 31, 2026. On-site coverage is required day and night with a dedicated APP support staff.

Responsibilities include arterial and central line placements, chest tube insertion, and intubation, with no call coverage required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner eligible for practice within Louisiana.
• Inpatient cardiothoracic surgery experience preferred.
• No call coverage required for this assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient cardiothoracic surgery coverage in the CT-ICU, day and night shifts, on-site in Louisiana.
• Perform arterial line placement and central line placement.
• Perform chest tube insertion and intubation as clinically required.

Skills

Cardiothoracic NP

Inpatient care

Education

Nurse Practitioner license

Job description

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to cover inpatient cardiothoracic surgery duties in a CT-ICU setting in the Metro New Orleans area from December 22 through December 31, 2026. On-site coverage is required day and night with a dedicated APP support staff.

Responsibilities include arterial and central line placements, chest tube insertion, and intubation, with no call coverage required.