Surgery Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner – Surgery – St. Louis, MO

Why Apply?
Join a dynamic team at a leading facility in St. Louis, MO, offering competitive hourly pay of $144.05 and flexible scheduling. Enjoy a rewarding environment supporting adult cardiac surgery with a variety of complex procedures and patient care responsibilities.

Start date:

August 24, 2026, with ongoing assignment opportunities.
Quick Facts

• Location: St. Louis, MO
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• End Date: 11/23/2026
• Shift: Night shift, 19:00 - 07:00 (5x8 hours)
• Hours/week: 40
• Employment Type: Contract/Travel assignment
• License/Certs: MO License, BLS required, RNFA preferred
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of independent adult cardiac OR first assist experience

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $144.05
• Pay Package: Discussed upon application
• Benefits:
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You’ll Do

• Provide advanced practice nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary cardiac surgery team.
• Assist in cardiac surgeries including CABG, valve repairs, ascending aortic procedures, and redo sternotomies.
• Support intraoperative procedures such as sternotomy, chest tube placement, and temporary pacing wire insertion.
• Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, and staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in post-operative care and patient monitoring within the Cardiac Surgery Unit.
• Maintain documentation in Epic EMR charting software.
• Support emergent and scheduled adult cardiac procedures with expertise and professionalism.

What You Need
Required:

• Board Certification in relevant specialty
• Missouri license or eligibility to license in Missouri
• BLS certification
• At least 2 years of independent adult cardiac surgery OR first assist experience

Preferred:

• RNFA certification
• Experience with advanced mechanical circulatory support procedures (Impella, ECMO, IABP)

About the Assignment
This assignment involves working at a prominent academic hospital in St. Louis, focusing on adult cardiac surgery. The team handles a wide range of complex cardiac procedures, including CABG, valve repairs, ascending aortic surgeries, and emergent dissections. You will support surgeons as a qualified Nurse Practitioner in a busy, high-stakes environment, contributing to patient recovery and surgical success.

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