Surgery Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner Job Saint Louis area,Missouri USA,Nursing

Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner – St. Louis, MO
Join a leading facility in St. Louis, MO, offering a rewarding opportunity to work with a highly skilled cardiac surgery team. Enjoy a competitive hourly pay of $134, flexible schedules, and ongoing assignments starting 09/12/2026. This is your chance to provide advanced inpatient care for high-acuity cardiac patients in a state-of-the-art environment.

Quick Facts:

Location:

3635 Vista Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
Start Date:

09/12/2026
End Date: 03/13/2027
Shift: 12-hour day shifts (06:00 - 18:30)
Hours per week: 40
Employment Type:

Contract (Travel and other reimbursements available)
Licensure/

Certifications:

Missouri license, BLS, ACLS, Board Certification required
Experience:

Minimum 2 years in cardiac surgery, trauma Level I experience preferred

Pay & Benefits:

Hourly pay: $134.00
Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
Comprehensive W-2 medical benefits
Robust referral bonus program
Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable laws
Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements (when applicable)

What You’ll Do:

Manage adult cardiac surgery patients in a high-acuity stepdown setting, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, and aortic procedures
Support pre- and post-operative patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
Manage arrhythmias, pacemakers, volume status, electrolyte abnormalities, and infection surveillance
Handle chest tube removal, drain management, wound care, and discharge planning
Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams for efficient patient care and timely escalation of clinical deterioration
Document patient progress in EPIC and Sectra digital systems

What You Need:

Missouri RN/PA license with active privileges
BLS and ACLS certifications
Minimum 2 years of recent cardiac surgery or trauma experience
Proficiency in inpatient management of complex cardiac patients and advanced procedures
Strong communication skills and professionalism

About the Assignment:
Support the cardiac surgery stepdown unit at a leading facility in St. Louis, MO. The role requires an autonomous, experienced NP/PA skilled in managing complex cardiac cases, working closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. The assignment promises a dynamic, high-stakes environment with ongoing coverage from September 2026 through March 2027.

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