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Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Ft.Wayne, IN
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery NP in Ft.Wayne, Indiana, 46802!
JOB OVERVIEW
- Profession: Nurse Practitioner
- Specialty: NP - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Ft.Wayne, IN 46804
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Call
- Coverage Period: Aug 01, 2026 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri: 7a – 7p onsite; Sat – Sun: 6a – 10a rounding, then 24-hour call
- On-Call Shift Schedule: Weekdays: 4:30p – 6a; Weekends: 5p – 5a
- Call Type: In-House
- Call Ratio: 1:3
- Call Response Time: 20 minutes
- Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
- Patient Demographics: 100% Adult
- Average Daily Volume: 8-10 inpatients/day
- Admissions: 3
- Rounding: Both (ICU & Stepdown)
- Phone Consults: 5
- Case Mix: Cardiac (CAB, Valves, Aortic Dissections), Thoracic (Robotic, VATS, Thoracotomies), Vascular (Open CEA, AAA, Revascularizations), Heart Failure (LVAD, ECMO, Impella)
- EMR System: Cerner
- Specialty Backup Available: Surgeon assists with weekend rounding; Night PA available some nights (Tue-Fri 8p-6a); Rounding nurse on weekends (5a-5p) fields first-line calls
- Hospital Privileges Required: No
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
- Board: Board Certified (Certified)
- Licenses: Licensed in IN or Universal License (IMLC)
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, Other
- Fellowship: Required
- Experience: Cardiothoracic surgery experience required; EVH proficiency (500 cases/10 years) for PAs
- Other Qualifications: Must bring personal laptop for call coverage; Ability to train new APPs on EVH preferred
- Daily rounding on all inpatients (ICU and stepdown) and new consults, including discharging patients
- First assist in operating room (OR) as needed, learning surgeon routines
- Endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) using Hemapro 2; assist with open vein harvest or endoscopic vein harvesting for fem-pop surgeries
- Provide on-call coverage for patient management, ER consultations, and transfers from other hospitals
- Train new APPs on EVH techniques as required
Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment
- Access professional development resources and educational programs offered by different facilities, staying updated with the latest medical practices and guidelines.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and specialists across various healthcare settings, gaining insights and perspectives that enrich your professional practice.
- Learn from seasoned professionals and mentors in different clinical environments, benefiting from their expertise and guidance to enhance your own practice.
- Maintain a healthier equilibrium between work and personal life, avoiding burnout and stress.
- Work in environments that prioritize diversity and inclusion, promoting equitable healthcare practices and fostering a sense of belonging for both patients and healthcare providers.
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