What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Locum CT Surgery NP/PA - Rapid City SD | ICU/Inpatient, High Pay + Travel & Malpractice Covered position at AAS Healthcare Staffing?
Join a well-resourced Cardiothoracic Surgery team in Rapid City, SD, as an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant providing overnight coverage for ICU and inpatient cardiothoracic patients.
Schedule
- Night shift: 5:00 PM-6:30 AM
- 14 shifts per month (two weeks on, two weeks off)
Clinical setting & patient volume
- Large, fully equipped hospital
- Coverage spans cardiothoracic surgery ward and ICU
- Typical nightly census: 3-6 ICU patients and 10-15 inpatients
Key responsibilities
- Provide overnight clinical care for cardiothoracic surgery patients in ICU and inpatient settings
- Assess and manage acute changes in patient condition
- Monitor patients, initiate interventions as appropriate, and document care
- Coordinate with physicians, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams
- Communicate clinical updates and support continuity of care for the daytime team
Qualifications
- Licensed NP or PA eligible for South Dakota
- ICU or cardiac clinical experience required; cardiothoracic surgery or critical care experience strongly preferred
- BLS and ACLS required; acute-care specialty certification preferred
Benefits & extras
- Competitive above-market hourly rate per 24-hour shift
- All travel arrangements handled and booked by the group (in addition to shift pay)
- Professional liability and tail coverage provided
- Dedicated locum consultant to assist with credentialing and scheduling