Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772, USA
Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Postoperative Care
The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner provides specialized clinical care for adult cardiovascular surgery patients in a hospital setting, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management. Responsibilities include assisting in cardiac surgeries, managing central and arterial lines, chest tubes, wound care, and supporting ICU cardiovascular patients. This role requires board certification, cardiovascular OR experience, and relevant certifications, working within a multidisciplinary surgical team.
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Cardiac Surgery
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Largo, MD
- Service Setting: Hospital UM Capital Region Health
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: 11/1/2025 Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday, 4 x 10-hour shifts (6:30am 4:30pm) COVERAGE DATES
- Start Date: 11/1/2025
- End Date: Unknown
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Adults only (100%)
- Patient Volume/Census: 815 patients, split amongst team until discharge
- Admissions: Included
- Rounding: Included
- Phone Consults: Yes, as needed
- Case Mix: Cardiovascular surgery patients, post-op care
FACILITY INFORMATION
- No. of Beds in Department: 205
- Trauma Level: Level II
- EMR System: Epic
- Office Equipment Available: Hospital scrubs provided
- Specialty Backup Available: Cardiovascular Surgery, ICU support
- Support Staff Available: Full surgical and ICU team; APPs not working solo
- Reason for Coverage: Turnover vacancy
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Full Privileges
- Temporary Privileges Available: Not specified
- Credentialing 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 PROCEDURES
- Vein harvesting using Vasoview hemopro system
- Central line placement
- Arterial line placement
- Chest tube management
- Wound care vac management
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Maryland license (or eligibility to obtain)
- Board: Board Certified
- DEA: Required
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CSR license
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in CV OR; must have cardiovascular OR experience
- Other Qualifications: Proficiency in vein harvesting with Vasoview hemopro
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Arrive at 6:30am, review OR patients, and complete interval H&P notes
- Assist in 12 CV surgery cases per day, averaging 25 days/week
- Provide post-op care including central/arterial lines, chest tubes, and wound vac management
- Support consults and CV ICU patients when not in OR
- Manage 815 patients in collaboration with surgical team until discharge
- Participate in team-based care; not a solo role




