Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Upper Marlboro, MD

Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - Cardiothoracic
Location: Upper Marlboro, MD
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery NP in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 20772!
JOB OVERVIEW
• 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: 8–15 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 1–2 CV surgery cases per day, averaging 2–5 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 8–15 patients in collaboration with surgical team until discharge
• Participate in team-based care; not a solo role

Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment

1. Experience the satisfaction of making a difference in patients' lives, even in short-term assignments, contributing to your overall sense of purpose and fulfillment.
2. Explore new cities and regions, immersing yourself in different cultures while working.
3. Increase your earnings by taking on additional shifts or assignments, boosting your financial stability and opportunities.
4. Prevent professional fatigue by changing environments regularly, avoiding the monotony of routine practice.
5. Tailor your schedule to suit your lifestyle, allowing for personal commitments and travel.

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