NP - Cardiac Surgery Job in Flagstaff, Arizona
Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PA — Locum Tenens (Flagstaff, AZ)
Company:Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Professions/Specialties:NP - Cardiac Surgery,General Nurse Practitioner
Location:Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
Job Type:Part-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens
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Job Description
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Join a busy cardiothoracic surgery team in Flagstaff, AZ, providing acute care coverage for adults and geriatric patients. This locum tenens role supports the CVICU and step-down units with both clinical shifts and on-call duties over a 13-week coverage period starting August 10, 2026.
Assignment details
- Location: Acute care hospital, Flagstaff, AZ (199-bed facility; adult trauma Level I–IV)
- Service: Cardiothoracic surgery — CVICU and step-down
- Coverage period: 08/10/2026 – 13 weeks
- Orientation: Aug 10 and/or Aug 30 (7:00 AM–3:00 PM)
Typical schedule
- Clinical shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- On-call: Weeknights 3:00 PM – 7:00 AM; 24-hour weekend call
- Call type: Beeper
- Example coverage blocks:
- Aug 11–13: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM + weeknight call
- Sept 1–4: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM + weeknight call
- Sept 5–7: 24-hour weekend call (Sept 7 is a holiday)
- Sept 8: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM + weeknight call
Patient mix & workload
- Adults and geriatrics
- Average census: 10–15 CVICU/step-down patients daily
- Typical surgical volume: 1–2 cases per day
- Responsibilities include admissions as clinically indicated, daily rounding, phone consults, and collaborative care with the cardiothoracic surgery team
Clinical expectations & procedures
- Manage postoperative and preoperative cardiothoracic surgery patients in CVICU/step-down
- Assist in cardiothoracic procedures and perform bedside tasks as approved
- Required/expected procedures: endoscopic vein harvest (EVH), temporary pacemaker removal, chest tube removal, IABP removal, arterial line placement
- Documentation in Cerner
Facility support
- Specialty backup: on-site cardiothoracic surgeon
- Support staff: dedicated cardiothoracic surgery team
- Equipment/EMR: standard cardiothoracic resources; Cerner EMR
Credentials & requirements
- Active Arizona license: PA or APRN (NP)
- Certification: NCCPA for PAs; ANCC/AANP for NPs
- Active DEA
- BLS and ACLS (AHA)
- Minimum 3 years recent cardiothoracic surgery experience with EVH
- Education:
- PAs: graduate of an accredited PA program and NCCPA certified
- NPs: graduate of an acute care NP program and RN/NP first assistant training; Arizona APRN license
Privileges, credentialing & logistics
- Hospital privileges required; credentialing typically ~30 days
- Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are covered
Compensation
- Rate: TBD
If you’re experienced in CT surgery care, comfortable with EVH and CVICU/step-down management, and able to cover weekdays plus on-call and weekend responsibilities, this is a hands-on opportunity to work with a strong cardiothoracic team in Flagstaff.
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About Adelphi Locums
Adelphi Locums specializes in placing physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and CRNAs in locum tenens assignments nationwide. They focus on matching qualified providers with healthcare facilities that need flexible, short-term coverage. The company manages all aspects of the placement process, including credentialing, licensing, travel arrangements, and payroll. Their team emphasizes building strong relationships with both clinicians and clients to ensure a smooth experience. Adelphi Locums is committed to responsive service, professionalism, and delivering high-quality care through experienced providers. Their goal is to make locum tenens work simple, reliable, and rewarding for everyone involved.