Cardiothoracic Surgery Locum Opportunity in New Jersey

Facility is looking for a Locum Cardiothoracic Surgeon to cover a temporary leave of absence.

Dates of Coverage:

June 1, 2026 – July 13, 2026

Practice Setting:

Hospital Based

Rounding

Schedule:

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Call TBD (estimated 12–13 shifts per month)

Job Description:

Avg 1 case per day

Level II Trauma at City Division (not at Mainland)

11 General ORs

2 CV Operating Rooms

PowerChart (Cerner)

Ancillary Staff Support:

PA support in OR

Nurse Practitioners

CTICU Intensivist coverage

Licensing Requirements:

Board Certification – Cardiothoracic Surgery Board Certification

Fellowship Training

Active NJ license

Certification Requirements:

BLS

ACLS

Scope of Services Required:

Adult Cardiac Surgery

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Procedures Required:

CABG

Off-Pump CABG

Arterial Revascularization (Internal Mammary Arteries, Radial Artery, Gastroepiploic Artery)

Redo Coronary Revascularization (with or without Heart Valve Surgery)

Additional Procedures Required:

Pericardial Window

Estimated Credentialing Timeframe:

30 days

Required Rates:

·Orientation

· Daily

· Night Call

· Holiday Daily

· Overtime

· Holiday Overtime (hourly)

· Holiday Night Call

· Conversion Fee

?Submission Requirements

• Board Certification - [REQUIRED]
• BLS - [REQUIRED]
• ACLS - [REQUIRED]
• NJ State License - [REQUIRED]
• Fellowship Training - [REQUIRED]
• Provider must be from NJ, PA, NY, DE - [Preferred]