A health services organization in New Jersey is currently seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their Cardiothoracic Operating Room team at one of their community-based hospital in Northern NJ.

About the Opportunity:

• Assignment Length: 3+ months (1-week per month)
• Schedule: Tuesday to Friday (occasional on-call coverage for Evenings & Weekends)
• EMR: Epic

Responsibilities:

• Provide OR coverage in cardiothoracic surgery, including first assist
• Work and collaborate across the Cardiothoracic Operating Room, Cardiac Surgical ICU, Step-Down Unit, and Floor
• Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (Terumo & HemaPro), CABG, valve procedures, thoracotomies, and aortic surgeries
• Support post-operative care in a clinical setting
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree
• NJS Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) license
• ACLS and BLS certifications
• CDS/DEA registration
• Experience in an Operating Room, First Assist, and/or Cardiac Surgery role / setting
• Skilled in Surgical procedures, Anatomy, EKG interpretation, and Emergency Response