CV Surgery PA/NP Opportunity | Chapel Hill, NC | Premier Mon-Fri Schedule

Job description

Weatherby Healthcare is proud to offer a high-grade locum tenens opportunity for a Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the prestigious Chapel Hill, North Carolina area. Join a top-tier surgical team in a collaborative, acute care hospital setting.

Job Overview
Specialty: PA/NP - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40-hour work week

Call Profile: 5–6 nights of call per month; 1 Weekend per month (Emergency surgery only—no rounding or consults)

Team Structure: Work alongside 3 Surgeons, 3 OR PAs, and 2 dedicated floor NPs

EMR: EPIC

Clinical & Surgical Scope
This role focuses heavily on O.R. support and team-based patient management:

Surgical Assisting: Weekly O.R. time performing First and Second Assist on CABG, Valve, and Aortic cases (No vascular).

EVH Expertise: Proficiency in EVH (Maquet) is required.

Rounding: Team-based rounding on 6–8 patients per day. The floor team maintains primary responsibility for these patients during the week.

Clinic: Minimal clinic responsibilities, primarily when not in the O.R.

Requirements
Experience: Strong O.R. First Assist background. RAH experience is preferred but not required.

Certification: Board Certified. RNFA certification is required ONLY for candidates whose First Assist experience began after 1/1/2016.

Licensure: Active North Carolina (NC) license preferred, but the client is willing to wait for the right candidate to obtain a license. (We cover your license)

Credentials: ACLS and DEA required.

Facility & Credentialing
Environment: Acute Care Hospital with a collaborative "team-first" culture.

Credentialing: Estimated 90-day timeframe.

Why Chapel Hill?
Chapel Hill offers an unparalleled quality of life. From its world-class dining and vibrant university atmosphere to its beautiful green spaces and proximity to Raleigh and Durham, it is one of the most sought-after locations for healthcare professionals in the country.

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• Surgical Assisting: Weekly O.R. time performing First and Second Assist on CABG, Valve, and Aortic cases (No vascular).
• Clinic: Minimal clinic responsibilities, primarily when not in the O.R.
• Environment: Acute Care Hospital with a collaborative "team-first" culture.