NP/PA Cardiovascular Surgery Needed Dover, Delaware
Locum Tenens ASAP Start
WPA Medicine Staffing is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiovascular Surgery for a locum tenens assignment beginning ASAP . This opportunity supports a busy cardiothoracic surgery program with a primarily inpatient practice, providing care alongside an experienced surgical team. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in both open and endoscopic vein harvest and is available for a minimum commitment of 3-6 months , with a six-month commitment preferred.
Assignment Highlights
- Start: ASAP
- Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
- Commitment: 3-6 months (6-month commitment preferred)
- Schedule: Four weekday shifts (2 x 7:00 AM-7:00 PM and 2 x 7:00 AM-3:00 PM)
- Setting: Primarily Inpatient with some Outpatient Clinic Coverage
- Onsite Requirement: Yes
This established cardiovascular surgery program is staffed by two cardiac surgeons and one thoracic/vascular surgeon , performing approximately 100-120 open heart procedures and 50-70 TAVR procedures annually . Providers may also offer occasional support to the vascular surgery service when needed.
Clinical responsibilities include:
- Open and endoscopic vein harvest (EVH/OVH)
- Chest tube placement
- CVSICU postoperative patient management and resuscitation
- Floor management
- Inpatient consultations
- Outpatient clinic coverage
- Weekend inpatient rounding
- Responding to stat consults and changes in patient condition
- Participation in emergent operative cases
- Telephone consultation with patients and nursing staff while on call
Call responsibilities include:
- 1-2 weekday calls per week (Monday-Thursday, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
- One weekend call every third weekend (Friday 7:00 PM through Monday 7:00 AM)
- Occasional extended holiday weekend coverage (Friday evening through Tuesday morning)
The practice utilizes the Maquet HemoPro 2 vein harvesting system and EPIC as the electronic medical record. Providers can expect approximately 10-20 patient encounters per shift while working collaboratively with surgeons, advanced practice colleagues, and experienced nursing staff.
Candidate Requirements
- Active NP or PA license (licensure candidates accepted through the standard credentialing process)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Open vein harvest (OVH)
- Endoscopic vein harvest (EVH)
- Chest tube placement
- Open radial artery harvest experience preferred but not required
- Influenza vaccination required, although practitioners may decline if willing to wear a mask in accordance with health system policy
Why WPA Medicine Staffing?
At WPA Medicine Staffing, we are a physician-owned staffing firm committed to creating long-term relationships with our providers. We partner with healthcare organizations nationwide to deliver rewarding locum tenens opportunities while providing personalized support throughout every assignment.
Interested in learning more? Contact:
Cheryl Weisenberg
Senior Clinical Recruiter
WPA Medicine Staffing, LLC
