Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Lexington, KY, 40502, USA
Lexington, KY, 40502, USA
- Healthcare
- Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
- cardiothoracic surgery
- locum tenens nurse
The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner provides specialized cardiothoracic surgical support in an inpatient setting, assisting surgeons during complex procedures such as valve replacements and lung resections. Responsibilities include performing surgical first assist duties, managing post-operative care in ICU and telemetry, and participating in clinical and call coverage. The role requires active licensure in Kentucky, certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, and hospital privileges.
Job Quick Facts:
- Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PA
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Facility Location: Lexington, KY
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
- Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Shift Schedule: 7a-7p - 1-2 days/week
- Call Schedule: 24-hr call - 1 weekend/month, F(7a)-M(7a)
- Call Type: In-house
- Rounding included: Yes
- Physician in Practice: Surgeons
- Procedures & Duties: - First assist in CARG, AVR, MVR and thoracotomy/lung resection cases - Surgical CT, Vein harvesting, Chest tube placement - OR, telemetry, ICU duties
- EMR: Epic
- Hospital Privileges required: Yes
- Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
- Active KY License or willing to obtain
- BC
- BLS & ACLS
- Clean history




