Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Cardiothoracic in Lansing, MI
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
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Cardiothoracic Surgery NP in Lansing, Michigan, 48912!
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.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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