Locum | Cardiothoracic Surgery (No OR) NP/PA

Market Street Staffing • Lansing, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Inpatient coverage for Cardiac and Vascular Surgery services
4 10-hour shifts per week
1:4 rotating week and weekend call
Average 15 PPD (15-30 on weekends)
CVICU averages 2-3 but can be as high as 8
CVSU averages 2-5 and may involve discharges
Vascular averages 4-10 between ICU and floor patients (mostly consults)
Level I trauma center
EMR: EPIC
Credentialing: 60-90 days

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
• Willing to await licensure
• National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• While specific requirements may vary, most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and NP specialty
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Benefits

• If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.
• Please note that this position is offered as an independent contractor (1099) role and does not include the typical benefits associated with a W-2 employment, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, or paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time