Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Cardiac SurgeryJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Largo, MDService Setting: Hospital UM Capital Region HealthCoverage Type: Clinical OnlyCoverage Period: 11/1/2025 OngoingClinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday, 4 x 10-hour shifts (6:30am 4:30pm) COVERAGE DATESStart Date: 11/1/2025End Date: Unknown PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults only (100%)Patient Volume/Census: 815 patients, split amongst team until dischargeAdmissions: IncludedRounding: IncludedPhone Consults: Yes, as neededCase Mix: Cardiovascular surgery patients, post-op care FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 205Trauma Level: Level IIEMR System: EpicOffice Equipment Available: Hospital scrubs providedSpecialty Backup Available: Cardiovascular Surgery, ICU supportSupport Staff Available: Full surgical and ICU team; APPs not working soloReason for Coverage: Turnover vacancy PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Full PrivilegesTemporary Privileges Available: Not specifiedCredentialing Timeline: 90 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered (mileage, airfare, lodging, rental car & fuel, ground transportation)Lodging Cap: $150/night (for providers >40 miles from facility)Airfare Cap: $500 domestic / $600 international roundtrip (approval required if exceeded) REQUIRED PROCEDURESVein harvesting using Vasoview hemopro systemCentral line placementArterial line placementChest tube managementWound care vac management JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Maryland license (or eligibility to obtain)Board: Board CertifiedDEA: RequiredCertifications: ACLS, BLS, CSR licenseExperience: Minimum 3 years in CV OR; must have cardiovascular OR experienceOther Qualifications: Proficiency in vein harvesting with Vasoview hemopro DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Arrive at 6:30am, review OR patients, and complete interval H&P notesAssist in 12 CV surgery cases per day, averaging 25 days/weekProvide post-op care including central/arterial lines, chest tubes, and wound vac managementSupport consults and CV ICU patients when not in ORManage 815 patients in collaboration with surgical team until dischargeParticipate in team-based care; not a solo role

Created: 2026-02-01