Cardiovascular​/Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

Silverdale, United States | Posted on 06/03/2026

• Specialty NP - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type Locums Tenens
• Date Opened 06/03/2026
• State/Province Washington
• Country United States

Profession:
Nurse Practitioner

Specialty: NP - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location:

Silverdale, Washington

Service Setting:
Inpatient/Outpatient

Coverage Type:
Clinical + Call

Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing

Shift

Schedule:

Varied

Call Type:
Beeper

Reason for Coverage:
Current APP has retired

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
Covered

• Patient Demographics: 100% Adults
• Average Daily Volume: 5-10 patients per day
• Admissions:
  Yes, 0-3 per day
• Rounding:
  Included as needed
• Case Mix:
  Cardiac surgery (CABG, valve repair/replacement, aneurysm repair), thoracic surgery (lung resection, chest wall procedures)

• EMR System:
  Epic
• Support Staff Available: RN Navigators, MAs, 2 Physicians, 4 Midlevels (PA/NPs)

• Hospital Privileges
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 3+ months

• General CV/thoracic surgery – open
• Coronary artery bypass surgery – on pump
• Valvular – repair
• Valvular – replacement

• Board:
  Certified NP required
• Licenses: WA license highly preferred, will consider obtaining during credentialing
• Experience:
  
  Cardiothoracic surgery experience, including OR and ICU/acute care management required
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Clean malpractice/background highly preferred; self-query NPDB report required at presentation; local provider highly preferred (no flights)

• First‑assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures including CABG, valve repair/replacement, aneurysm repair, and lung resections.
• Manage pre‑ and post‑operative care in ICU and acute care inpatient units.
• Perform daily rounds on hospitalized surgical patients and provide necessary assessments and interventions.
• Provide limited outpatient clinic coverage (approximately 5% of time).
• Participate in call rotation (weeknight overnight call 5p–7a and weekend call) for emergent surgical consults and patient management.