What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locum Cardiac Surgery NP/PA — Outpatient, $125/hr, 4x10s, Hackensack NJ position at AAS Healthcare Staffing?
We’re looking for an experienced Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a collaborative outpatient team in Hackensack, New Jersey, covering a leave of absence on a full-time locum tenens basis. You’ll be working with an established cardiac surgery program in a supportive setting.
Compensation: $125 per hour
Schedule and Setting
- Monday–Friday, four 10-hour shifts per week (rotating day off)
- Outpatient-only assignment
What you’ll do
- Evaluate and manage preoperative and postoperative cardiac surgery patients
- See about 10 patients per day
- Perform minor postoperative procedures such as wound debridement and wound packing placement
- Work closely with cardiac surgeons and other advanced practice providers to ensure smooth continuity of care
Team and Support
- Practice alongside 5 cardiac surgeons and 5 outpatient advanced practice providers
- Coordinate with the inpatient NP/PA team as needed
- Supported by clerical coordinators, scheduling staff, certified medical assistants (CMAs), an office supervisor, and an office manager
- Clinical oversight and collaboration with the Clinical APN Manager
Qualifications
- NP or PA with cardiac surgery experience
- Active New Jersey license
- Current DEA and CDS registration
- Prior experience managing cardiac surgery patients in an outpatient or surgical practice preferred
If you thrive in a team-focused outpatient environment and have cardiac surgery experience, this is a great opportunity to step in and make an immediate impact.