Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Lansing, MI

Company: Wellhart, LLC
Location: Lansing
Posted on: February 27, 2026

Job Description:

Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - Cardiothoracic Location: Lansing, MI Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours Contract Duration: 48 Days Start Date: ASAP About the Position We are seeking an experienced Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Michigan. This opportunity begins on Mar 9, 2026, for a 48-day contract with a 4-day, 10-hour workweek and on-call coverage one week out of four, including one weekend per month. The assignment focuses on rounding and supporting the APP team without any operating room responsibilities. Job Details Location: Michigan Start Date: Mar 9, 2026 LOA: 48 days Provider Type Needed: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nurse Practitioner Schedule: 4-day, 10-hour workweek; APP on call 1 in 4 weeks, including one weekend per month Responsibilities and Duties Round and support both the CVICU and CVSU, with no OR responsibilities Manage 2-3 CVICU patients daily (can be up to 8) Oversee 2-5 CVSU patients per day, including discharges Provide support for 4-10 vascular cases between ICU and floor (mostly floor-based, typically not primary provider) Collaborate with the APP team to ensure coordinated patient care Additional Information Board certification in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery required BLS and ACLS certifications required Active Michigan medical license preferred Clean malpractice and license history highly preferred Must provide copy of NPDB self-query (within 30 days of presentation) New graduates must have prior experience Benefits Strong compensation Travel-related expenses covered A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities What are Locum Tenens Jobs? Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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