Our client in Missouri is seeking a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 12-day assignment starting Nov 2, 2026. This role involves 6a-630p shifts, focusing on post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients, including managing pacing wires, chest tubes, and drains, along with new and follow-up consults, and occasional admissions and discharges.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Removing Pacing Wires
• Removing Chest Tubes
• Removing Drains
• Care Coordination
• New Consults and follow up Consults
• Occasional Admission
• Discharges
• Must be comfortable with post op care for Cardiac Surgery
• Must be comfortable with Pace Makers

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (ACNP-BC)
• EMR: Epic

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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