"Cardiothoracic Surgery Locum Opportunity NebraskaA 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/hrOn Call (Daily): $3,895 per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratis24 Hour Holiday Call: $5,840 per 24 hours to include 4 hours gratisCall Back: $430/hrHoliday Call Back: $645/hrPosition OverviewSpecialty: Cardiothoracic SurgeryCoverage Type: 24-Hour CallStart Date: July 2026Assignment Length: OngoingPRN CoverageCoverage DatesProviders do not need to cover all dates to be considered.Current Coverage NeedsJuly 14 July 25August 11 August 17August 30 September 1September 8 and ongoingShift Times24-hour call coverage7:00 AM 7:00 AMPractice SettingHospital-based practiceLevel II Trauma Center268-bed regional referral centerEMR: EpicClinical ResponsibilitiesCardiothoracic surgery call coverageEvaluation and management of cardiac and thoracic surgical patientsInpatient consultationsSurgical intervention as neededTrauma-related thoracic coverageRequired ProceduresCandidates must be comfortable performing:Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)Heart valve surgeryThoracic surgical proceduresCardiothoracic trauma coverageBoth cardiac and thoracic surgery experience are required.Reason for CoverageVacation coverage for existing cardiothoracic surgeonRequirementsBoard Certified in Cardiovascular Surgery or Cardiothoracic SurgeryActive Nebraska license highly preferredActive IMLC candidates acceptedACLS certificationBLS certificationDEA registrationClean malpractice history highly preferredCurrent NPDB Self-Query report dated within 30 days of presentationAvailability must be provided at time of presentationCredentialingEstimated credentialing timeframe: 6090 daysTravelTravel assistance available per facility guidelinesLocal candidates preferred but not requiredIdeal CandidateBoard-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with recent CABG and valve experienceComfortable providing thoracic trauma coverage at a Level II Trauma CenterAvailable for ongoing call coverage assignmentsLicensed in Nebraska or eligible through the IMLC pathway"
