A unique opportunity awaits at a distinguished inpatient facility specializing in cardiac surgery. We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with expertise in Cardiothoracic Surgery to join our esteemed team. This role offers a dynamic work environment with responsibilities in both pre-and post-operative care, as well as first-assisting in complex surgeries. The schedule includes variable hours from Monday to Friday, with weekend and on-call duties.

Key Details
– Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
– Setting: Inpatient
– Start Date: As soon as credentialed
– Schedule: Monday–Friday, variable hours, with on-call responsibilities
– Patient Population: Adult
– Location: Tacoma, WA
– Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits
– Weekly direct deposit
– Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
– Supportive credentialing assistance
– Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
– Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities
– Assist in pre-and post-operative patient evaluation and treatment
– Serve as OR first assist in various cardiac and thoracic surgeries
– Manage ICU and step-down patients
– Conduct emergent procedures as required
– Participate in daily rounds and complete discharge summaries
– Undertake call duties and weekend patient rounds
– Perform walk-in and urgent clinic visits as necessary

Qualifications
– Board Certification required
– Washington State License preferred, IMLC considered
– 3 years of CV/CT surgery experience required
– Certifications: ACLS, BLS, DEA
– Clean malpractice history required
– Must submit a Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of submission

Working Hours
– Variable, typically Monday–Friday
– On-call duties include 24-hour pager coverage
– Weekend call and rounds as needed

Skills
– Strong expertise in robotic-assisted thoracic surgeries
– Proficiency with EPIC EMR
– Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
– Adept at managing complex surgical cases

We invite skilled practitioners to apply and contribute to our commitment to exceptional patient care.