Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Cardiothoracic Surgery

77 consultants; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel & expenses

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency seeks healthcare professionals for an on-site role in cardiothoracic surgery, located in Charleston, SC. Candidates must have an associate degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies and current licensure as an NP or PA. The role involves assisting in pre-operative and post-operative care, collaborating with surgical teams, and providing high-quality patient care. This contract offers paid travel and specific 24-hour call shifts.

Qualifications

• NP or PA licensure is required in the state of practice.
• Experience in cardiothoracic surgery preferred.
• Endovascular Vein Harvesting certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-operative and post-operative care for cardiothoracic surgery patients.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and their families about procedures and recovery.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and families about procedures and recovery.
• Participate in patient rounds and contribute to surgical discussions.
• Document patient care accurately in medical records.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Associate degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies

Current NP or PA licensure

Endovascular Vein Harvesting certification

Board certification

Tools

eCW EMR system

Job description

Description

This contract position is an exciting opportunity for healthcare professionals looking to make a significant impact in the medical practice industry while working on-site.

In this role, you will be involved in providing high‑quality patient care in cardiothoracic surgery, collaborating closely with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. You will be part of a supportive environment that values teamwork and excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre‑operative and post‑operative care for cardiothoracic surgery patients
• Perform patient assessments and evaluations
• Collaborate with surgical teams to develop and implement care plans
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary
• Educate patients and their families about procedures and recovery
• Participate in patient rounds and contribute to surgical discussions
• Document patient care accurately in medical records

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies
• Current licensure as an NP or PA in the state of practice
• Experience in cardiothoracic surgery preferred
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate patient care
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team

Schedule: 24‑hour call shifts, specific dates

Will assist with complex cardiovascular surgeries

Team Structure: 1 surgeon, 1 APPs

EMR: eCW

Endovascular Vein Harvesting certification required

Board certification required

Paid travel & expenses