Locum tenens: Cardiothoracic Surgery APP Opportunities in NYC

A hospital in New York City has openings for Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to provide locum coverage.

Opening Highlights :

• Schedule : 3 days per week in ICU (12-hour shifts) or 4 days per week in OR (10-hour shifts scheduled)
• Rotating call
• Prefers a fully autonomous candidate who can handle radial and endoscopic vein harvesting, and is capable of first assist in the OR for open heart surgery
• EMR : Sunrise
• Must be board-certified
• Paid travel & expenses

If you are interested, please apply to learn more.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Active unencumbered Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner state license
• Graduate from a fully accredited PA or NP program
• One year of work experience as a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• One year of Epic experience
• Board Certified

SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal / communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

Requirements :

COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.

With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism.

Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.