Nurse Practitioner - Surgery Cardiothoracic

• Profession: Nurse Practitioner
• Specialty: Surgery Cardiothoracic
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Flagstaff, AZ
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Aug 10, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 3:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Weeknights)
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1:1

Patient Information

• Patient Demographics: Adults, Geriatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: 10-15 CVICU/step down patients, plus 1-2 surgeries per day
• Case Mix: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Facility Information

• No. of Beds in Department: 199 (Hospital)
• EMR System: Cerner
• Specialty Backup Available: Surgeon
• Support Staff Available: Surgeon
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

Privileges & Compliance

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 30 days

Required Procedures

• Temporary Pacemaker Removal
• Chest Tube Removal
• IABP Removal
• Aline Placement
• Proficient with EVH (Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting)

Job Requirements

• Licenses: Active AZ license
• Board: BC/BE in Physician Assistant
• DEA: Required
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS (AHA)
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in cardiothoracic surgery with EVH

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage cardiothoracic surgical patients in CVICU and step-down units.
• Perform daily assessments, rounds, and order management for post-operative CT surgery patients.
• Provide surgical first assist in cardiothoracic surgeries, including opening and closing.
• Perform bedside procedures: temporary pacemaker, chest tube, IABP removal, and arterial line placement.
• Participate in weeknight beeper call coverage from 3:00 PM to 7:00 AM.