Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

Locum-to-Perm - Fort Wayne, Indiana, NP/PA Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery Opportunity A locum-to-perm opportunity is available for experienced NPs or PAs with Cardiothoracic Surgery experience in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This position offers a high-acuity CVT service line, strong APP integration, and a preferred 7-on/7-off schedule, with flexibility for other availability. Assignment Overview Start: March 18, 2026Duration: Ongoing need (locum-to-perm)Practice Setting: Hospital-basedTrauma Level: Level IIStroke Certified HospitalFacility will accept multiple providers Preferred Schedule 7 on / 7 off (Monday-Sunday) - preferredWill consider other available schedules Weekly Coverage Structure Monday-Thursday Onsite Coverage: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.All CV APPs start at 7:00 a.m. to attend daily CV Surgery meetingsOn Call: Begins at 4:30 p.m.APP may return to hotel and be available for callback Friday Onsite Coverage: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.On Call: Begins at 5:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 24-Hour CoverageOnsite Rounding: Approximately 4 hoursArrive at 6:00 a.m. to begin roundingOn-call remainder of day/night Weekend support includes a rounding nurse from 5:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. who handles first-line calls and assists with orders. Call Details Call Type: In-houseCall Ratio: 1:3Call Response Time: 20 minutesPhone Consults: 5Patients Seen: 8-10Admissions: 3Callback Rate: 25% Patient Coverage Assigned PatientsAdmissions RequiredInpatient management, ER consults, and transfersICU call 1-2 nights per week when applicable Clinical Responsibilities Daily rounding on:ICU patientsStepdown patientsNew consultsDischargesMedical management and call coverageWeekend rounding with surgeon supportFirst assist opportunities once oriented to surgeon preferences OR & Procedural Responsibilities Endoscopic Vein Harvest (EVH) using Hemapro 2Help train new APPs on EVHSome open vein harvest (e.g., fem-pop bridging cases)Emergency OR call possible while on weekend call PA Requirement: EVH experience ( 500 cases / 10 years preferred) Service Lines Cardiac Surgery:CABG, valves, aortic dissections, high-acuity casesThoracic Surgery:Robotic thoracic, VATS, thoracotomiesLobectomies, wedge resections, decortications, mediastinal massesNo esophageal surgeryVascular Surgery:CEA, AAA, leg revascularizations, open vascular casesAdvanced Heart Failure:LVAD, ECMO, Impella Additional Details Laptop required for call coverageAdditional form required prior to interview if selected EMR Cerner Candidate Requirements NP or PA with Cardiothoracic Surgery experience - RequiredBoard Certified - RequiredActive Indiana License - RequiredCompact License AcceptedACLS - Required • Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more!• What RecruitWell Provides:• A+ rated malpractice• Weekly direct deposit• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support• Professional onboarding and credentialing• Prepaid Travel and Lodging• RecruitWell's Core Values:• Open communication• Sense of urgency• Teamwork• Accountability• Driven to win• Higher consciousness

Created: 2026-02-07