JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Cardiac Surgery NP/PA
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Bridgeport, CT
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 09/01/2026 – 12/31/2026
• Shift Schedule: (7:00 AM – 8:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 8:00 AM)
- Three 13-hour shifts per week
- Rotating weekends every 3–6 weeks
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: TBD
• Admissions: Included
• Rounding: Included
• Case Mix: Cardiac Surgery OR and Inpatient Care
FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR System: Epic
• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiac Surgery Team
• Support Staff Available: Seven APPs
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: Rates
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• First Assist in Cardiac Surgery OR (Preferred)
• Inpatient Cardiac Surgery Management
• Chest Tube Insertion
• Chest Tube Management
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Connecticut NP or PA License
• Board: Board Certified/Board Eligible as Applicable
• Experience: Inpatient cardiac surgery experience preferred; minimum experience in cardiac surgery required
• Other Qualifications: First Assist experience preferred (inpatient experience considered); Epic experience preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide inpatient cardiac surgery coverage.
• Assist in cardiac surgery procedures.
• Perform chest tube insertion and management.
• Collaborate with the cardiac surgery team.
• Document patient care in Epic.