Locums Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Aleading cardiac surgery program in Bridgeport, Connecticut is seeking an experienced Locums Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient and operating room support. This is an excellent temp-to-hire opportunity for providers interested in transitioning to a permanent role while working alongside a highly collaborative cardiac surgery team.

$125 Per Hour

• Temp-to-Hire Opportunity (for interested candidates)
• Schedule:
  
  Three 13-hour shifts perweek
• Shift Options:
  • 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • 7:00 PM – 8:00 AM
• Rotating weekends approximately every 3–6 weeks
• Collaborative team of 8 Advanced Practice Providers

• Provide inpatient management ofcardiac surgery patients throughout the perioperative continuum
• First assist in the cardiac surgery operating room, when applicable
• Perform postoperative assessments and daily patient rounds
• Manage chest tubes and other postoperative cardiac surgery procedures within scope of practice
• Coordinate care with cardiothoracic surgeons, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams
• Document patient encounters usingthe Epic electronic medical record

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Active Connecticut NP or PA licenseor ability to obtain
• Previous inpatient cardiac surgery experience preferred
• Cardiac Surgery OR first assist experience preferred, but providers with strong inpatient cardiac surgery experience are encouraged to apply