Surgery - Vascular Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner / OR First Assist Cardiothoracic SurgeryLocation: Loveland, COJob Type: Locum Tenens / Full-TimeOverview:A Level I Trauma Center is seeking an experienced NP or OR First Assist to join its Cardiac Surgery team. This role is heavily focused on cardiac surgical first assist responsibilities, including CABG, valve procedures, thoracic surgery, and endoscopic harvesting techniques.Compensation:Regular rate $180/hrNightcall $300, 24-hour call $1,500, call back $250/hourAssignment Details:Start: September 2026Full-time coverage neededCredentialing timeframe: daysSchedule:4 ten-hour shifts per weekOne weekday night call per weekOne weekend call per monthPractice Details:Setting: Hospital / Cardiothoracic SurgeryAdult patient population onlyNo clinic responsibilitiesCardiac surgery coverage only (no vascular)Level I Trauma Center300-bed hospital12-bed CICUCase Volume:Approximately 1 3 surgeries per dayTeam Structure:5 Cardiothoracic Surgeons3 OR First Assists6 ICU APPs2 Floor APPs1 Clinic APPResponsibilities:First assist in cardiac and thoracic surgical proceduresEndoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)Endoscopic radial artery harvestingArterial line insertion/removalPerioperative surgical supportCall coverage for cardiac surgery serviceRequired Procedures/Experience:CABG (on-pump and off-pump)EVH and endoscopic radial harvestingValve repair/replacementStructural heart proceduresAortic aneurysm repairThoracic surgery (open and endoscopic)VATS/lung resectionsLVAD proceduresChest wall/pleural proceduresEsophageal/diaphragm surgeryArterial line placement/removalRequirements:Board Certified RequiredOR First Assist Certification RequiredActive Colorado License Highly PreferredMinimum 6 months recent cardiac surgery experience RequiredProficiency in cardiac surgery procedures RequiredAbility to insert/remove arterial lines RequiredBLS RequiredCOVID vaccination RequiredNPDB within 30 days RequiredClean background/malpractice Highly Preferred

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