Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PA

Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner

• Specialty NP - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type Locums Tenens
• Date Opened 08/21/2026
• State/Province NE
• City Lincoln
• Country USA

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: A-NP-68573
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner
• Specialty: NP - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Lincoln, NE
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift Schedule: 24-Hour Call
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Case Mix: Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 60 - 90 days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Cardiothoracic surgery cases
• Vein harvesting
• First assist in OR

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Licenses: Active Nebraska license or Universal License (IMLC)
• Other Qualifications: EPIC experience preferred; clean malpractice record preferred

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures including first assist and vein harvesting
• Cover night call (phone consults and emergent OR cases)
• Provide surgical support as needed