Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Lexington, KY

Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - CardiothoracicLocation: Lexington, KY 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 Lexington, Kentucky, 40502!

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: A-NP-70329
  
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: NP/PA - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Lexington, KY
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Nov 26, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon–Fri: 7a-7p
  
• Call Schedule:
  
  • Night call: 7p-7a
    
  • Weekend call: 7a-7a
    
• Call Type: Bepper
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026
  
• Dec 18, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026
  
• Jan 29, 2027
  
• Feb 11, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027
  
• Apr 3, 2027 – Apr 11, 2027
  
• May 11, 2027 – May 28, 2027
  
• Ongoing dates TBD
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 1-2 surgeries daily
  
• Rounding: Weekend rounding included
  
• Case Mix: Cardiothoracic surgery (CABG, AVR, MVR, Thoracotomy/lung resection)
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff Available: None needed
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 90-110 days
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• First assist in CABG, AVR, MVR, and thoracotomy/lung resection cases
  
• Vein harvest and chest tube placement
  
• OR duties including surgical assisting
  
• Telemetry and ICU patient management
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified in relevant specialty
  
• Licenses: Active KY license or willingness to obtain
  
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
  
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS
  
• Experience: Proficiency in Cardiothoracic surgery procedures
  
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history, Epic EMR proficiency
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• First assist in Cardiothoracic surgeries including CABG, AVR, MVR, and thoracotomy/lung resection.
  
• Perform OR duties such as vein harvest, chest tube placement, and surgical assisting.
  
• Manage telemetry and ICU patients, providing post-operative care and monitoring.
  
• Take call duties 1-2 days per week and one weekend per month (Friday 7am to Monday 7am).
  
• Conduct inpatient rounds on weekends, covering procedures and surgery duties.
  

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

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