NP/PA Cardiovascular Surgery Needed Dover, Delaware Locum Tenens ASAP Start WPA Medicine Staffing is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiovascular Surgery for a locum tenens assignment beginning ASAP. This opportunity supports a busy cardiothoracic surgery program with a primarily inpatient practice, providing care alongside an experienced surgical team. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in both open and endoscopic vein harvest and is available for a minimum commitment of 3-6 months, with a six-month commitment preferred. Assignment Highlights Start: ASAP Coverage Type: Locum Tenens Commitment: 3-6 months (6-month commitment preferred)
Schedule: Four weekday shifts (2 x 7:00 AM-7:00 PM and 2 x 7:00 AM-3:00 PM)
Setting: Primarily Inpatient with some Outpatient Clinic Coverage
Onsite Requirement: Yes This established cardiovascular surgery program is staffed by two cardiac surgeons and one thoracic/vascular surgeon, performing approximately 100-120 open heart procedures and 50-70 TAVR procedures annually. Providers may also offer occasional support to the vascular surgery service when needed. Clinical responsibilities include: Open and endoscopic vein harvest (EVH/OVH) Chest tube placement CVSICU postoperative patient management and resuscitation Floor management Inpatient consultations Outpatient clinic coverage Weekend inpatient rounding Responding to stat consults and changes in patient condition Participation in emergent operative cases Telephone consultation with patients and nursing staff while on call Call responsibilities include: 1-2 weekday calls per week (Monday-Thursday, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM) One weekend call every third weekend (Friday 7:00 PM through Monday 7:00 AM) Occasional extended holiday weekend coverage (Friday evening through Tuesday morning) The practice utilizes the Maquet HemoPro 2 vein harvesting system and EPIC as the electronic medical record. Providers can expect approximately 10-20 patient encounters per shift while working collaboratively with surgeons, advanced practice colleagues, and experienced nursing staff. Candidate Requirements Active NP or PA license (licensure candidates accepted through the standard credentialing process) Current BLS and ACLS certifications Demonstrated experience with: Open vein harvest (OVH) Endoscopic vein harvest (EVH) Chest tube placement Open radial artery harvest experience preferred but not required Influenza vaccination required, although practitioners may decline if willing to wear a mask in accordance with health system policy Why WPA Medicine Staffing? At WPA Medicine Staffing, we are a physician-owned staffing firm committed to creating long-term relationships with our providers. We partner with healthcare organizations nationwide to deliver rewarding locum tenens opportunities while providing personalized support throughout every assignment. Interested in learning more?
Contact: Cheryl Weisenberg
Senior Clinical Recruiter WPA Medicine Staffing, LLC
