Locum Nurse Practitioner; NP - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Lansing, MI

Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - Cardiothoracic Location: Lansing, MI Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours Contract Duration: 48 Days Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery NP in Lansing, Michigan, 48912!

We are seeking an experienced Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nurse Practitioner for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan, starting Mar 9, 2026. This position features a 4-day, 10-hour workweek with a rotating call schedule and one required weekend shift per month. The Nurse Practitioner will join a collaborative team supporting both cardiac and vascular surgeons in a hospital setting, focusing on inpatient rounding without any operating room responsibilities.

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Michigan
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 9, 2026
• LOA: 48 days
• Provider Type Needed:
  Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule:
  
  4-day, 10-hour workweek; 1 in 4 weeks on call (first call from home); 1 weekend shift per month

Responsibilities and Duties

• Round on cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients in collaboration with cardiac and vascular surgeons
• Provide inpatient clinical support and patient management
• Coordinate care plans and communicate with multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in the call rotation as scheduled
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation in accordance with hospital standards

Additional Information

• Board certification as an Advanced Practice Provider required
• Active Michigan state medical license preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
• Clean malpractice and license history highly preferred
• Experience required; new graduates must have relevant clinical experience

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

* Travel the United States and see new places.

* Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.

* Set your own schedule.

* Earn more money than permanent providers.

* Experience new practice settings.

* Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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