Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW

* Profession: Nurse Practitioner
* Specialty: NP - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
* Job Type: Locum Tenens
* Location: Mason City, Iowa
* Service Setting: Inpatient
* Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
* Coverage Period: Sep 07, 2026 – Ongoing
* Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p + weeknight call; Sat – Sun, 24-Hour Call
* Call Type: Beeper
* Call Ratio: 1:2
* Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
* Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

COVERAGE DATES

* Sep 07 – Sep 11, 2026 (8a-5p)
* Sep 28 – Oct 02, 2026 (8a-5p)
* Oct 05 – Oct 11, 2026 (8a-5p and night call, 24-hour call on Oct 10-11)
* Nov 23 – Nov 28, 2026 (8a-5p and night call, 24-hour call on Nov 26 and 28)
* Dec 21 – Dec 31, 2026 (8a-5p and night call, 24-hour call on Dec 26-27)

PATIENT INFORMATION

* Average Daily Volume: 1-2 cases
* Rounding: Included
* Case Mix: CABG, EVH, Open Valvular Surgery, Thoracic Procedures (Thoracotomy, Lobectomy)

FACILITY INFORMATION

* Trauma Level: Level 2
* Support Staff Available: 1 physician until Sep 21, then 2 physicians

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

* Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
* Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Proficient in all aspects of Cardiothoracic Surgery including CABG, EVH, open valvular surgery, thoracic procedures such as thoracotomy and lobectomy.
JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Board: Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
* Licenses: Active IA License
* Certifications: ACLS, BLS
* Experience: Minimum 2 years of CT Surgery experience
* Other Qualifications: Clean Malpractice/Background, Self-Query NPDB Report within 30 days

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assist daily in the OR with surgery
* Manage ICU/Floor patients in the hospital
* Provide weekday night call coverage
* Provide weekend 24-hour on-call coverage
* Support 1-2 physicians in all aspects of cardiothoracic surgical care