Locum Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) - FT - Pasadena, CA - CA license

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide locum services in an outpatient Cardiothoracic Surgery setting in Pasadena, CA.
This is an excellent opportunity for an NP with cardiothoracic or cardiac surgery experience looking for full-time coverage starting January 26, 2026.

🏥 Job Details:

Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery – Outpatient
Setting: Surgical Clinic (no inpatient or OR cases)
Schedule:

Full-time, 4x10-hour shifts
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
No call required


Contract Length: 13 weeks (potential to extend or convert to perm)
Start Date: January 26, 2026
Responsibilities:

Support 3 cardiac surgeons with pre- and post-op patient care
Perform wound care and suturing (minor procedures only)
60% administrative tasks, 40% clinical care
Manage patient evaluations and follow-ups in an outpatient setting




✅ Requirements:

Active California NP license (required)
DEA (required)
Certifications: BLS
Minimum 2 years experience in cardiothoracic surgery or related specialty
Epic EMR experience required
Strong skills in pre/post-op evaluations and minor clinical procedures


📋 Credentialing:

Estimated timeframe: ~60–75 days (expedited possible)
Completion of facility-specific forms and verifications required
Interview with department leadership


Why Join Us?

Work in a leading outpatient cardiothoracic surgery clinic
Stable weekday schedule with no call or weekends
Opportunity to collaborate with top cardiac surgeons in a well-supported environment
Weekly direct deposit
Comprehensive malpractice insurance provided

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• Predictable Schedule & Work-Life Balance
• Specialized Outpatient Role
• Collaborative, High-Level Environment