About this opportunity
WhiteCoat Locums lists this Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician opportunity in kearney, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cardiothoracic Surgery Locum Opportunity Nebraska
A regional referral center and Level II Trauma Center in Nebraska is seeking a Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon for ongoing call coverage beginning July 2026.
Compensation:
Orientation: $215/hr
On Call (Daily): $3,895 per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratis
24 Hour Holiday Call: $5,840 per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratis
Call Back: $430/hr
Holiday Call Back: $645/hr
Position Overview
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Coverage Type: 24-Hour Call
Start Date: July 2026
Assignment Length: Ongoing
PRN Coverage
Coverage Dates
Providers do not need to cover all dates to be considered.
Current Coverage Needs
July 14 July 25
August 11 August 17
August 30 September 1
September 8 and ongoing
Shift Times
24-hour call coverage
7:00 AM 7:00 AM
Practice Setting
Hospital-based practice
Level II Trauma Center
268-bed regional referral center
EMR: Epic
Clinical Responsibilities
Cardiothoracic surgery call coverage
Evaluation and management of cardiac and thoracic surgical patients
Inpatient consultations
Surgical intervention as needed
Trauma-related thoracic coverage
Required Procedures
Candidates must be comfortable performing:
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Heart valve surgery
Thoracic surgical procedures
Cardiothoracic trauma coverage
Both cardiac and thoracic surgery experience are required.
Reason for Coverage
Vacation coverage for existing cardiothoracic surgeon
Requirements
Board Certified in Cardiovascular Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery
Active Nebraska license highly preferred
Active IMLC candidates accepted
ACLS certification
BLS certification
DEA registration
Clean malpractice history highly preferred
Current NPDB Self-Query report dated within 30 days of presentation
Availability must be provided at time of presentation
Credentialing
Estimated credentialing timeframe: days
Travel
Travel assistance available per facility guidelines
Local candidates preferred but not required
Ideal Candidate
Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with recent CABG and valve experience
Comfortable providing thoracic trauma coverage at a Level II Trauma Center
Available for ongoing call coverage assignments
Licensed in Nebraska or eligible through the IMLC pathway
Who can apply
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