Nurse Practitioner – Surgery – Cardiovascular Locum

Palm Careers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Palm Careers seeks a Vascular Surgery PA or NP for a 26-week locum tenens assignment at a Level II Trauma facility near Charlotte, North Carolina. This role provides inpatient vascular surgery coverage with a predictable schedule and no clinic responsibilities.

Schedule features four 10-hour day shifts per week and a 1:4 weekend rotation. First assisting is not required but preferred. Active NC PA/NP license and inpatient vascular surgery experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina PA or NP license required.
• Vascular surgery experience strongly preferred.
• Inpatient hospital experience required.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the vascular surgery team.
• First-assist experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient vascular surgery coverage and work collaboratively with vascular surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team.
• Daily patient rounds and follow-up care.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the vascular surgery team.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist with admissions, consultations, and discharges.
• Perform procedures within the provider's scope of practice and facility privileges.
• First assisting in the operating room when needed within scope.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in Epic.

Skills

Inpatient care

Vascular surgery experience

Team collaboration

First assisting (preferred)

Education

PA or NP license

Tools

Epic

Job description

LOCUM Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

26-Week Locum Tenens Opportunity | Near Charlotte, North Carolina

We are seeking a Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a 26-week locum tenens assignment at a Level II Trauma facility near Charlotte, North Carolina. This position provides inpatient vascular surgery coverage with a predictable schedule and no call or clinic responsibilities.

Position Details

• Schedule: Four (4) 10-hour day shifts per week
• Weekend Call/Coverage: 1:4 weekend rotation (Sat/Sun)
• Coverage: Inpatient vascular surgery
• Clinic: None
• First Assisting: Not required; preferred

Clinical Responsibilities

The APP will provide inpatient vascular surgery coverage and work collaboratively with vascular surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team. Responsibilities may include:

• Inpatient evaluation and management of vascular surgery patients
• Daily patient rounds and follow-up care
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the vascular surgery team
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals
• Assist with admissions, consultations, and discharges
• Perform procedures within the provider's scope of practice and facility privileges
• First assisting in the operating room when needed and within scope
• Provide patient and family education
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in Epic

Requirements

• Active North Carolina PA or NP license required
• Vascular surgery experience strongly preferred
• Inpatient hospital experience required
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the vascular surgery team
• First-assist experience: Preferred, not required