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Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $95-120 per hour

Weatherby Healthcare
Weatherby Healthcare Salary
Lexington, KY Intern
POSTED ON 10/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a locum tenens job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Employment Type: Locum Tenens

Weatherby can help you build a custom career plan, with multiple positions available for you today. Call us for specific details on your future job today.

  • Mon - Fri day shift 7 am - 7 pm plus night call 7 pm - 7 am
  • Weekend shifts are 24 hours -- 7 am - 7 am
  • Low volume -- 1 - 2 surgeries daily
  • OR, telemetry, and ICU duties included
  • Skills required -- surgical CT, vein harvest, chest tube placement
  • CABG, AVR, MVR, and thoracotomy/lung resection cases
  • Leave coverage
  • Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered
  • Competitive compensation
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant and support team
  • Covered transportation and housing expenses

Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Rates shown are all-inclusive and combine an hourly base pay with other potential earnings like overtime, call, and holiday pay. Please contact your consultant for details.

Weatherby Healthcare Job ID #3407826. Posted job title: Locums NP - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery Position in KY

About Weatherby Healthcare

Weatherby Healthcare is part of the CHG Healthcare family of staffing companies, which leads the locum tenens industry in size and quality. Since 1995, we’ve leveraged our nationwide network to connect locums professionals with the best jobs. Our team supports nearly 100 specialties for physicians, PAs, and NPs. These experts simplify the locums process from start to finish, backing you up with award-winning 24/7 support.

Benefits

  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Medical benefits

Salary : $95 - $120

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