NP / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / Kentucky / Locum tenens / Lucrative Cardiothoracic Surgery Locums in Lexington, KY Job

Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse PractitionerLocation: Lexington, KYJob Type: PRN / Locum TenensOverview:A hospital-based opportunity is available for an experienced Nurse Practitioner with cardiothoracic surgery expertise. This role includes first assisting in the operating room as well as providing inpatient care across telemetry and ICU settings.

Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse PractitionerLocation: Lexington, KYJob Type: PRN / Locum TenensOverview:A hospital-based opportunity is available for an experienced Nurse Practitioner with cardiothoracic surgery expertise. This role includes first assisting in the operating room as well as providing inpatient care across telemetry and ICU settings. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in cardiothoracic procedures and able to support surgeons in a fast-paced environment.Daily call - $1500 includes 4 hour gratisCall-back - $220/hr after 4 hoursOrientation $110/hrHoliday 1.5x regular rateAssignment Dates:May 31 June 13, 2026June 6 8, 2026 (critical coverage)July 20 26, 2026Schedule:One weekend per month (Friday 7:00 AM Monday 7:00 AM)12 call days per weekOngoing vacation/PTO coveragePractice Details:Setting: Inpatient and Operating RoomEMR: EpicRole provides direct support to cardiothoracic surgeonsResponsibilities:First assist in cardiothoracic surgeriesInpatient rounding and patient managementICU and telemetry coveragePerform procedures including:Vein harvestingChest tube placementRequired Experience & Skills:Proficiency in:CABGAortic Valve Replacement (AVR)Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR)Thoracotomy and lung resection proceduresStrong procedural and surgical assisting experienceRequirements:Board Certified Physician Assistant RequiredActive Kentucky License RequiredDEA RequiredACLS & BLS RequiredClean malpractice history PreferredNPDB Self-Query (within 30 days) RequiredAvailability provided at time of presentation PreferredCredentialing:Estimated timeframe: 90110 daysAbout WhiteCoat Locums:- Physician owned and led agency- Highest-Pay rates on the market- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail- 100% transparency