Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

• Job Id: A-NP-70329
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner
• Specialty: NP - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Lexington, KY
• Service Setting: Inpatient/OR
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Nov 12, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri 7a-7p day shift, plus night call 7p-7a; Weekend 24-hour shifts 7a-7a
• Reason for Coverage: Down a physician assistant; need coverage while recruiting for an additional FTE

Coverage Dates

• Nov 12, 2026 (7am) – Nov 15, 2026 (7am)
• Nov 25, 2026 (7am) – Nov 30, 2026 (7am)
• Dec 18, 2026 (7am) – Dec 28, 2026 (7am)
• Jan 22, 2027 (7am) – Jan 25, 2027 (7am)
• Jan 29, 2027 (7am) – Feb 02, 2027 (7am)
• Feb 05, 2027 (7am) – Feb 08, 2027 (7am)
• Ongoing dates TBD

Patient Information

• Average Daily Volume: 1-2 surgeries daily
• Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, thoracotomy/lung resection)

Facility Information

EMR System: Epic

Privileges & Compliance

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (must be credentialed at Saint Joseph Hospital)
• Credentialing Timeline: 90-110 days

Required Procedures

First assisting in CABG, AVR, MVR, thoracotomy/lung resections; vein harvest; chest tube placement; surgical CT.

Job Requirements

• Board: Board Certification required
• Licenses: Active KY License or willingness to obtain
• DEA: Active DEA certification required
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, DEA

Other Qualifications

Clean malpractice history preferred; availability at time of name clear

Duties & Responsibilities

• First assist in cardiothoracic surgeries including CABG, AVR, MVR, and thoracotomy/lung resections
• Perform vein harvest and chest tube placement
• Manage telemetry and ICU patients
• Take night call (7p-7a) and weekend 24-hour call duties
• Conduct inpatient rounds and surgical procedures during weekend coverage