Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $105-138 per hour
About the role
Locum tenens Nurse Practitioner position in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery at an inpatient hospital unit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Assignment duration is 13 weeks. The unit manages a census of 34–38 patients, ranging from newborns to complex congenital heart disease and heart failure cases. Locums APPs work alongside a credentialed provider at all times.
Schedule
- Preference for night and weekend shifts; day shifts also needed
Responsibilities
- Manage inpatient cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical patients
- Support 3–5 cardiac OR procedures daily, plus catheterization and lymphatic cases
- Care for patient population spanning newborns through complex CHD and heart failure
- Collaborate with credentialed supervising provider
Qualifications
- Nurse Practitioner with Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery specialty
- Active licensure appropriate for Pennsylvania practice
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Covered transportation and housing expenses
- 24-hour access to Weatherby Healthcare consultant and support team
Pay
Competitive, all-inclusive compensation combining hourly base pay with potential overtime, call, and holiday earnings. Rates vary based on critical need, experience, and qualifications; contact consultant for details.
About Weatherby Healthcare
Weatherby Healthcare is part of the CHG Healthcare family of staffing companies, leading the locum tenens industry since 1995. They support nearly 100 specialties for physicians, PAs, and NPs with award-winning 24/7 support.