Locum Cardiac Surgery NP/PA — Outpatient, $125/hr, 4x10s, Hackensack NJ

We’re looking for an experienced Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a collaborative outpatient team in Hackensack, New Jersey, covering a leave of absence on a full-time locum tenens basis. You’ll be working with an established cardiac surgery program in a supportive setting.

Compensation: $125 per hour

Schedule and Setting

• Monday–Friday, four 10-hour shifts per week (rotating day off)
• Outpatient-only assignment

What you’ll do

• Evaluate and manage preoperative and postoperative cardiac surgery patients
• See about 10 patients per day
• Perform minor postoperative procedures such as wound debridement and wound packing placement
• Work closely with cardiac surgeons and other advanced practice providers to ensure smooth continuity of care

Team and Support

• Practice alongside 5 cardiac surgeons and 5 outpatient advanced practice providers
• Coordinate with the inpatient NP/PA team as needed
• Supported by clerical coordinators, scheduling staff, certified medical assistants (CMAs), an office supervisor, and an office manager
• Clinical oversight and collaboration with the Clinical APN Manager

Qualifications

• NP or PA with cardiac surgery experience
• Active New Jersey license
• Current DEA and CDS registration
• Prior experience managing cardiac surgery patients in an outpatient or surgical practice preferred

If you thrive in a team-focused outpatient environment and have cardiac surgery experience, this is a great opportunity to step in and make an immediate impact.