Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Michigan
About the Facility
This Level I facility provides comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services with advanced inpatient and operating room capabilities. The hospital maintains modern surgical equipment and established protocols to support high-quality patient care delivery for cardiothoracic surgery patients.
Facility Location
Michigan offers diverse attractions ranging from outdoor recreational areas like Mackinac Island State Park and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to cultural institutions such as the Detroit Institute of Arts and Motown Museum. The state features family-friendly destinations including LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan and various museums, alongside entertainment venues like Comerica Park and Ford Field. Summer visitors can enjoy beaches, boating activities, and festivals throughout the region, with Mackinac Island providing a distinctive car-free environment accessible by bike or horse-drawn transportation.
Clinician Workday & Responsibilities
The nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgery coverage with day shifts from 7 AM to 3 PM, weeknight call, and 24-hour weekend call responsibilities for both inpatient and operating room settings. The clinician will perform full scope rounding, call duties, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure continuity of care across the cardiothoracic surgery service line. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required for this position.
Position Details
- Dates needed: January 2027 – June 2027
- Shift type: Day shift (7 AM–3 PM), weeknight call, 24-hour weekend call
- Assignment type: Inpatient and operating room
- Call required: Yes
- Board certification required: Yes
- Job duration: Locums
Additional Job Details
- Case load: 10–15 surgeries per week
- Support staff: 3 APPs
- Patient population: All ages
- Location type: On-site
- Prescriptive authority required: Yes
- Government facility: No