Job Description
Join a dynamic heart failure program at a major hospital in Spokane, WA, providing both inpatient and clinic coverage on a week long rotation each month. The role includes 12 hour shifts, limited night call phone consults, and the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary cardiology team. Flexible scheduling and supportive resources make this a rewarding locum tenens assignment.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Hospital
- Start Date: January 2027 (or ASAP)
- Schedule: One week per month, Tuesday 7 a.m. - Tuesday 7 p.m. (12 hour shifts); night call limited to phone consults
- Patient Population: Adult (advanced heart failure)
- Location: Spokane, WA
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non local candidates
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nurse practitioner care to adult patients with advanced heart failure in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Conduct assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop/adjust treatment plans in collaboration with cardiology physicians.
- Manage medication regimens, including titration of inotropes, diuretics, and guideline directed therapies.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and provide education to patients, families, and staff.
- Respond to night call phone consults, offering timely clinical guidance and triage.
Qualifications
- Current, active RN license and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) credentials.
- Board certification (or eligibility) in a relevant specialty.
- Minimum one year of experience caring for heart failure patients or as a CICU nurse.
- ACLS and BLS certifications are required; DEA registration required.
Working Hours
- 12 hour shifts, Tuesday 7 a.m. - Tuesday 7 p.m., one week per month (variable week).
- Night call limited to telephone consults; no in person call backs.
Skills
- Advanced cardiac assessment and management.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation.
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Ability to make rapid, evidence based decisions in acute settings.
- Excellent patient education and counseling abilities.
