Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Nurse Practitioner
• Specialty: NP - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Mason City, Iowa
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Sep 07, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p + weeknight call; Sat – Sun, 24-Hour Call
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1:2
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

COVERAGE DATES

• Sep 07 – Sep 11, 2026 (8a-5p)
• Sep 28 – Oct 02, 2026 (8a-5p)
• Oct 05 – Oct 11, 2026 (8a-5p and night call, 24-hour call on Oct 10-11)
• Nov 23 – Nov 28, 2026 (8a-5p and night call, 24-hour call on Nov 26 and 28)
• Dec 21 – Dec 31, 2026 (8a-5p and night call, 24-hour call on Dec 26-27)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 1-2 cases
• Rounding: Included
• Case Mix: CABG, EVH, Open Valvular Surgery, Thoracic Procedures (Thoracotomy, Lobectomy)

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: Level 2
• Support Staff Available: 1 physician until Sep 21, then 2 physicians

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Proficient in all aspects of Cardiothoracic Surgery including CABG, EVH, open valvular surgery, thoracic procedures such as thoracotomy and lobectomy.
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
• Licenses: Active IA License
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of CT Surgery experience
• Other Qualifications: Clean Malpractice/Background, Self-Query NPDB Report within 30 days

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist daily in the OR with surgery
• Manage ICU/Floor patients in the hospital
• Provide weekday night call coverage
• Provide weekend 24-hour on-call coverage
• Support 1-2 physicians in all aspects of cardiothoracic surgical care