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Locums - Flagstaff, Arizona, NP/PA Cardiothoracic Surgery Job

Clinical Role

Join an established Cardiothoracic Surgery team in Flagstaff, Arizona, providing advanced practice support for adult and geriatric cardiac surgery patients. This locums opportunity offers inpatient CVICU and step-down coverage, surgical support, and weeknight beeper call responsibilities within a collaborative hospital environment.

Assignment Details

Orientation:

• August 10, 2026
• 8-hour orientation day

Coverage Dates:

• August 11, 2026
• August 12, 2026
• August 13, 2026

Schedule:

• 7:00 AM–3:00 PM clinical coverage
• Weeknight beeper call:
  • 3:00 PM–7:00 AM

Coverage Needed:

• Approximately 4 days per month
• 7:00 AM–3:00 PM coverage plus overnight call

Position Highlights

• Cardiothoracic Surgery APP opportunity
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• CVICU and step-down patient management
• Surgical first assist support
• Weeknight beeper call
• Cerner EMR
• Collaborative surgeon support

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

• Hospital

Department:

• Cardiothoracic Surgery

Facility Details:

• 199-bed hospital

Patient Volume:

• Approximately 10–15 CVICU/step-down patients per day
• Approximately 1–2 surgeries per day

Patient Population:

• Adult and geriatric patients

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide cardiothoracic surgery APP coverage
• Manage CVICU and step-down patients
• Assist with cardiothoracic surgical procedures
• Participate in postoperative patient management
• Perform required bedside procedures, including:
  • Temporary pacemaker removal
  • Chest tube removal
  • IABP removal
  • Arterial line placement
• Provide weeknight beeper call coverage
• Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeon and hospital teams
• Document patient care using Cerner

Support & Technology

EMR System:

• Cerner

Support Staff:

• Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Requirements

NP/PA Requirements:

• Board Certified NP/PA required
• Active Arizona License required
• DEA required
• Minimum 3 years of recent Cardiothoracic Surgery experience required
• Proficiency with EVH (Endoscopic Vein Harvesting) required
• ACLS required
• BLS required

Physician Assistant Requirements:

• Graduate from a university program approved by NCCPA required
• Certified or certification eligible by NCCPA required
• Eligible for Physician Assistant licensure in Arizona required
• ACLS and BLS through American Heart Association required

Nurse Practitioner Requirements:

• Graduate from an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program required
• Completion of RN/NP First Assistant Program required
• Current unrestricted Arizona APRN license required
• Medical Surgical or NP ANCC/AANP Certification required
• ACLS and BLS through American Heart Association required

Credentialing

• Please inquire for current credentialing timeline.

Organization & Team

• Established Cardiothoracic Surgery department
• Collaborative surgeon and APP model
• Hospital-based surgical care team
• Advanced cardiac surgery environment

About Flagstaff, Arizona

Location & Access: Flagstaff is located in northern Arizona surrounded by the Coconino National Forest, offering convenient access to Phoenix, Sedona, and some of the Southwest’s most iconic landscapes.

Lifestyle & Community: Flagstaff offers a unique mountain-town atmosphere with a vibrant downtown, local restaurants, arts, outdoor events, and a strong community feel.

Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy hiking, mountain biking, skiing at Arizona Snowbowl, camping, fishing, climbing, and exploring nearby national monuments and forests.

Attractions: Flagstaff provides easy access to the Grand Canyon, Lowell Observatory, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Sunset Crater Volcano, and historic Route 66.

Quality of Life: Flagstaff offers beautiful scenery, four-season living, outdoor adventure, excellent community amenities, and a high quality of life in northern Arizona.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
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