Schedule: Full time, 3 12 hour shifts (6a 6p)
Call: No call required
Employment Type: Locums; PRN candidates also considered
Setting:
Inpatient CV Step Down + Some CVICU SupportEMR: Epic Position Overview We are seeking an experienced NP or PA to support an inpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery service. This role focuses on rounding and managing pre and post operative cardiac surgery patients within a CV step down unit, with some support provided to the CVICU. This is a collaborative environment with a Cardiac Attending, CV Surgical PA for procedures, and dedicated APP support.
Note: Vein harvesting is not a hard requirement.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide inpatient clinical care for adult cardiothoracic patients
- Pre and post operative management
- Rounding with multidisciplinary team
- Manage lines and tubes (removal only)
- Chest tube (CT) and pacing wire (PW) removal
- Interpret chest X rays
- Support cases including CABG, transplants, VADs, and thoracic procedures
- Assist in OR as needed (no required procedural experience) What You Won t Need No call coverage
- No requirement to place lines
- No mandatory vein harvesting experience Patient Population AdultsHigh acuity cardiothoracic populationCV step down unit and some CVICU exposure Preferred Background Experience in cardiothoracic, cardiac ICU, or inpatient surgical APP roles
- Comfort with fast paced inpatient environments
Strong understanding of cardiac surgery workflows Interested? If you d like more details or are available for full time or PRN coverage, please reach out.
Samantha Hutchinson
Aya Locums Senior Recruiting Consultant
