Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in San Bernardino, California
Job Reference: ORD-228983-NP-CA | Dates Needed: ASAP for 6 months; 4 shifts per month | Shift Type: 24-Hour Call | Assignment Type: Inpatient | Call Required: Yes | Board Certification Required: Yes | Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This multispecialty medical group provides comprehensive primary and specialty care services across an inpatient setting. The facility maintains established clinical infrastructure and protocols designed to support coordinated cardiothoracic surgery coverage throughout each assigned period. On-site resources are in place to facilitate continuity of service for the cardiothoracic surgery service line.
Facility Location
The area offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of cultural and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Destinations include a performing arts theater, a university-based art museum, and a historic Route 66 landmark. A regional park spanning over 1,300 acres provides fishing, hiking trails, and one of the country's largest outdoor amphitheaters, while additional options including indoor playgrounds, escape rooms, and nearby parks provide further variety during time away from clinical duties.
Clinician's Workday
The Nurse Practitioner will provide 24-hour call coverage (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM), approximately 4 shifts per month, assisting with cardiothoracic and general surgery procedures including:
- CABG
- Valve replacements
- Lung procedures
- Endoscopic vein harvesting
Responsibilities include daily hospital rounding, patient evaluations, charting, and responding to calls or pages as clinically indicated. Clinicians will see approximately 4-5 patients per day and will work alongside three additional APPs throughout each assigned coverage period. Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery is required for consideration.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: 4-5
- Support Staff: 3 other APPs
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: No
- Government: No