Locums - Wausau, Wisconsin, NP/PA CVT Surgery Openings
Locum NP/PA – Cardiothoracic Surgery First Assist
Wausau, Wisconsin | OR-Only Role | Vein Harvesting | Low Call Back
Join a high-performing surgical team in Wausau, WI, where you’ll work exclusively in the OR assisting with cardiothoracic procedures—no clinic or ICU coverage required. If you're a skilled NP or PA with vein harvesting experience, this ongoing locum opportunity offers a highly focused surgical environment with structured call and strong team coverage.
Position Highlights:
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Start: ASAP – ongoing need
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Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
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Call/backup begins at 3:00 PM
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Weekend call: Friday 3:00 PM to Monday 6:30 AM (1:4 rotation)
Call Frequency: 1 call shift + 1 backup shift weekly
Low callback: typically 1–2x/month
20-minute response time
Clinical Details:
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CVT surgery first assist – vein harvesting included
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All OR work (no ICU, clinic, rounding, or admissions)
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1–3 surgeries per day with 2 anesthesia blocks available
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Minimum 3 first assists scheduled per day
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Endoscopic Vein Harvesting System: Geinge Hemopro 2
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Patients may be assigned or unassigned
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Stroke-certified hospital, Level III Trauma Center
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EMR: Epic
Team Environment:
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4 cardiothoracic surgeons on-site
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Strong surgical and anesthesia support
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Efficient and collaborative OR setting
Candidate Requirements:
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NP or PA with surgical first assist experience in CVT
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Board Certified or Board Eligible
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Active Wisconsin license or compact license accepted
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ACLS and BLS certifications required
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