Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PA

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PA

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Flagstaff, AZ

• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Coverage Period: 08/10/2026 – 13 Weeks

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• On-Call Shift Schedule:

      - Weeknight: 3:00 PM – 7:00 AM

      - 24-Hour Weekend Call

• Call Type: Beeper

COVERAGE DATES

• Orientation: August 10 and/or August 30 (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

• August 11–13: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM + Weeknight Call

• September 1–4: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM + Weeknight Call

• September 5–7: 24-Hour Call (September 7 Holiday)

• September 8: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM + Weeknight Call

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics

• Patient Volume/Census: 10–15 CVICU/Step-Down Patients Daily

      - 1–2 Surgeries

• Admissions: As Clinically Indicated

• Rounding: Included

• Phone Consults: Yes

• Case Mix: Cardiothoracic Surgery

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 199 Hospital Beds

• Trauma Level: Adult Level I–IV

• EMR System: Cerner

• Office Equipment Available: Standard Cardiothoracic Surgery Resources

• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiothoracic Surgeon

• Support Staff Available: Cardiothoracic Surgery Teame

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 30 Days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH)

• Temporary Pacemaker Removal

• Chest Tube Removal

• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Removal

• Arterial Line Placement

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Active Arizona PA License or Arizona APRN License

• NCCPA (PA) or ANCC/AANP (NP)

• Active DEA

• ACLS and BLS (AHA)

• Minimum 3 Years of Recent CT Surgery Experience with EVH

• PA - Graduate of Accredited PA Program and NCCPA Certified

• NP - Graduate of Acute Care NP Program, RN/NP First Assistant Program, and Arizona APRN License

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage cardiothoracic surgery patients in the CVICU and step-down unit

• Assist with cardiothoracic surgical procedures

• Perform EVH and approved bedside procedures

• Provide weekday and weekend call coverage

• Document patient care in Cerner and collaborate with the cardiothoracic surgery team