Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

Locum NP/PA - Cardiothoracic Surgery Cleveland, Ohio RecruitWell is seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery NP or PA for a locum opportunity in Cleveland, Ohio. This role requires strong cardiac and thoracic surgical experience, including robotic thoracic surgery, ICU management, and call coverage. Assignment Details Start Date: January 30, 2026Duration: 13 weeks initially (anticipated need at least 6 months, ongoing not guaranteed) Schedule & Call Primary Shift: 7:00a - 3:30p (weekday coverage needed)Call Requirements:24-hour call (not in-house)1 weekday call1 weekend call (Friday-Sunday)Weekend & Holiday Rounding RequiredFlexibility to cover two hospitals approximately 15 minutes apart Practice & Team Specialty: Cardiothoracic SurgeryTeam Composition:2 Cardiac Surgeons1 Thoracic Surgeon5 Physician AssistantsPatient Care Areas:ICUStep-down unitsLocal candidates preferredFacility will NOT license Scope of Practice & Required Experience Thoracic SurgeryRobotic thoracic surgeryVATSOpen thoracotomyFirst assist requiredCardiac SurgeryCABGAVR / MVRAscending aneurysmsAortic dissections (non-robotic)First and second assistEndoscopic saphenous vein harvest (Hemo Pro required)Open radial and/or endoscopic radial harvest (preferred)Additional ResponsibilitiesICU and step-down management (cardiac and thoracic)Rounding on weekends and holidaysTemporary pacing wire removalIABP manipulation/removalVein and radial harvestingChest tube sclerosis EMR Epic (experience required) Candidate Requirements PA or Acute Care CNP - RequiredExtensive cardiac and thoracic surgery experience - RequiredActive Ohio license - RequiredACLS & BLS - RequiredDEA - RequiredOhio CSR - RequiredClean background - RequiredNot willing to license Why RecruitWell? Do you know someone that might be a good fit for this position? Please ask about our generous referral fees!Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more. What RecruitWell Provides A-rated malpractice insuranceWeekly direct deposit24/7 dedicated recruiter supportProfessional onboarding and credentialing RecruitWell's Core Values Open communicationSense of urgencyTeamworkAccountabilityDriven to winHigher consciousness

Created: 2026-02-01