Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Iowa
Des Moines, IA, 50320, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Locum Nurse Practitioner
- Cardiothoracic Surgery NP
- Inpatient care
This locum Nurse Practitioner position specializes in cardiothoracic surgery, providing inpatient, operating room, and ER coverage in Iowa and Illinois. The role requires state licenses for both states and involves day shifts with a 7-on, 7-off call schedule. The NP will assist primarily in surgery but may also cover clinic and ICU duties during the assignment period.
Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Iowa
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery NP in Iowa!
This Job at a Glance
- Job Reference Id: ORD-206279-NP-IA
- Title: NP
- Dates Needed: January - Ongoing
- Shift Type: Day Shift; Call
- Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR; ER
- Call Required: Yes
- Board Certification Required: No
- Job Duration: Locums
The locum will provide coverage at IA and IL facilities so state license in both states required.
About the Facility LocationThe facility is located in eastern Iowa.
About the Clinician's WorkdayLocum should have CT surgery background and while PA is preferred, client is open to NP as well. Primary need is to first assist but there will be opportunity for clinic and ICU coverage as well. This job will offer the opportunity for call as well.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: tbd
- Support Staff: needing APP support while one is on mat leave and one has resigned as of Dec 2025
- Call Ratio/Schedule: Call is 7 on, 7 off
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: No
- Government: No
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