Locums Cardiothoracic Surgery APP (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) — Silverdale, WA

A well-established cardiothoracic surgery program in Silverdale, WA seeks a Locum APP (PA or NP) for a 6–9 month assignment. Experienced surgical APPs comfortable with postoperative, ICU, and consult management in a high-acuity hospital are encouraged to apply.

Compensation: $190/hour
Assignment length: 6–9 months
Practice setting: Hospital 95%, Clinic 5%
Schedule: Monday–Friday with call (1–2 weekday shifts + weekend rotation)
Night call hours: 5:00 PM–7:00 AM

Clinical responsibilities

• Provide inpatient perioperative and postoperative management for cardiothoracic patients
• Perform daily inpatient rounding and manage new consults/admissions
• Participate in ICU patient management and monitoring
• Assist in perioperative planning and postoperative care
• Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, nursing, and ancillary services
• Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation

Typical patient volumes

• Hospital patients/day: 5–10
• Admissions/day: 0–3
• ICU census: 2–7
• Surgical cases/day: 1–2

Preferred experience/procedures

• Cardiac and aorto-thoracic aneurysm repair
• Lung resections, including VATS
• Chest wall and pleural procedures
• LVAD care and management
• Mechanical ventilation management
• Acute volume and blood-pressure management
• Central line insertion
• Cardiothoracic postoperative and ICU/critical care experience

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited PA or NP program
• PA-C or NP certification required
• Active Washington license required
• Prior cardiothoracic surgery experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Local candidates preferred