"Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Locum OpportunityA Level II Trauma Center is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for ongoing locum coverage. This role combines clinic responsibilities with call coverage and requires significant cardiothoracic surgery experience, including endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH).Compensation:Hourly: $180/hourOT/CB: $250/hour24 Hour Call: $855 per 24 hoursNight Call: $320/nightCoverage DatesAugustAugust 1012: 8:00 AM 5:00 PMAugust 1316: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM plus night call24-hour call coverage on August 1516SeptemberSeptember 711: 8:00 AM 5:00 PMSeptember 28 October 2: 8:00 AM 5:00 PMOctoberOctober 511: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM plus night call24-hour call coverage on October 1011October 2631: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM plus night call24-hour call coverage on October 31NovemberNovember 2328: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM plus night call24-hour call coverage on November 26 and November 28DecemberDecember 2131: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM plus night call24-hour call coverage on December 26 and December 27Ongoing coverage opportunities available beyond these dates.ScheduleMondayFriday:Clinic: 8:00 AM 5:00 PMNight call coverageSaturdaySunday:24-hour call coverageCall Ratio: 1:2Practice SettingCardiothoracic Surgery ServiceLevel II Trauma CenterClinical ResponsibilitiesCardiothoracic surgery patient managementClinic coverageInpatient rounding and postoperative careNight and weekend call coverageEndoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)Cardiothoracic surgery support and patient managementProgram DetailsApproximately 125 CABG procedures annuallyLimited emergent CABG volumeRequirementsRequiredBoard-Certified Nurse PractitionerActive Iowa LicenseACLS CertificationBLS CertificationMinimum 2 years of Cardiothoracic Surgery experienceEVH experienceAbility to cover at least some of the requested datesClean malpractice and background historySelf-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentationCredentialing & Presentation RequirementsNPDB Self-Query required at presentationMust clearly document CT Surgery experience and EVH proficiencyAvailability for requested coverage dates must be notedHighlightsOngoing coverage opportunityEstablished cardiothoracic surgery programLevel II Trauma CenterMix of clinic, inpatient, and call responsibilitiesStrong procedural focus with EVH requirementLong-term coverage needs available"