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Physician Assistant | Surgery - Cardiothoracic Location: Rapid City, SD Employer: AAS Locum Tenens Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position We are seeking an Locums Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team in Rapid City, South Dakota. This night-shift role provides a unique balance of professional autonomy and strong physician support, caring for post-operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients in both the ICU and inpatient ward settings. Schedule: Night Shift: 5:00 PM – 6:30 AM | 168 Shifts Annually |14 shifts per month Key Responsibilities: Manage 3–6 critically ill post-operative cardiac patients in the ICU overnight. Provide care for 10–15 cardiothoracic surgery inpatients on the hospital ward each night. Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring. Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions. Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging. Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with surgeons and intensivists. Perform procedures and clinical interventions within scope of practice and hospital privileges. Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, and multidisciplinary care teams. Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Facilitate smooth patient handoffs to the daytime care team. Requirements: Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program. Current or eligible South Dakota NP or PA licensure. National certification as a NP or NCCPA certification for PA. Current BLS and ACLS certifications. Previous ICU, critical care, cardiac, or acute care experience. Preferred: Cardiothoracic surgery experience. Critical care or cardiovascular ICU background. Experience managing post-operative cardiac surgery patients. Extras: Generous (above market) hourly rate per 24 hour shift All travel arrangements provided and booked by the group, on top of the per shift rate Med-mal and tail insurance covered Personal locums consultant to manage credentialing and scheduling shifts614ebcce-2988-4a21-9a10-1fc0c5beffbb
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rapid city, SD, 57701, US
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