Locums - Saint Louis, Missouri, NP/PA Cardiothoracic Surgery Opening
Clinical Role
- Ongoing, PRN coverage preferred
- High-acuity Cardiac Surgery ICU and stepdown coverage
- Adult patients
- Comprehensive inpatient management of complex pre- and postoperative cardiac surgery patients
- High degree of autonomy with Cardiac Surgeon and multidisciplinary team collaboration
- No call
Open Shifts
November 2026
- November 26-27: Stepdown, 6:00 am-6:30 pm
- November 28-29: ICU, 6:30 am-7:00 pm
December 2026
- December 7-8, 12-14, 24-25: Stepdown, 6:00 am-6:30 pm
- December 21-23: ICU nights, 6:30 pm-7:00 am
January 2027
- January 1-3: Stepdown, 6:00 am-6:30 pm
- January 1-3: 2 ICU providers needed, 6:30 am-7:00 pm
Practice Setting & Patient Volume
- Cardiac Surgery ICU and stepdown service
- Census approximately 12-22 patients
- Approximately 12-15 primary patients with remaining volume consisting of consults
- Cardiac Surgeon available and rounds on patients
- Hospitalist coverage at night
- Epic EMR
- Sectra PACS
Clinical Expectations
- Management of CABG, valve repair/replacement, and aortic surgery patients
- Daily assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Arrhythmia and pacemaker management
- Volume management, diuresis, and electrolyte management
- Infection surveillance and recognition of clinical deterioration
- Chest tube and pacing wire removal
- Surgical drain removal and wound care
- Admission, discharge, and care coordination
Requirements & Credentialing
- Board certification required
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
- Level I trauma experience required
- Active Missouri license required; willing to license
- Compact licensure accepted
- BLS and ACLS required
What's great about Saint Louis, Missouri?
Saint Louis offers a vibrant mix of dining, entertainment, professional sports, historic neighborhoods, and cultural attractions. The area also provides extensive parks and outdoor recreation with the amenities of a major metropolitan area.
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