Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

Locums - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin NP/PA Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity

Clinical Role RecruitWell is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a locums Cardiothoracic Surgery opportunity in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. This role requires strong cardiac surgery experience, including first-assist experience in the CVOR, and involves both perioperative and procedural responsibilities. Candidates must already hold an active Wisconsin license, as the organization is not willing to license.

Assignment Details

• Start date: December 15, 2026

• Assignment duration: 13 weeks

• Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Potential call rotation

• Adult patient population

• Patient volume varies

• Cardiothoracic Surgery department

Position Highlights

• NP/PA Cardiothoracic Surgery opportunity

• Work alongside surgeons, PA-Cs, and RNs

• First-assist CVOR experience required

• Broad procedural responsibilities

• Robotic lung experience is a plus, but not required

• 60-day credentialing timeframe

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate patients

• Formulate diagnoses

• Develop treatment plans

• Perform technical, clinical, and surgical procedures

• Document patient progress and surgical care

• Assist with perioperative and postoperative Cardiothoracic Surgery care

• Provide first-assist support in the CVOR

Procedures & Skills

• Endoscopic saphenous vein harvests

• Radial artery harvests

• Chest tube placement and removal

• Catheter placement and removal

• Central line placement and removal

• Arterial line placement and removal

• Intubation and extubation

• Robotic lung surgery experience preferred, but not required

Support & Technology

• Surgeons

• PA-Cs

• Registered Nurses

• EMR: Epic

• Robotic surgical equipment available

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Board Certified required

• Active Wisconsin license required

• Organization is not willing to license

• BLS required

• ACLS required

• CSR required

• DEA required

• 1-2 years of Cardiothoracic Surgery experience required

• Minimum 1 year of first-assist experience in the CVOR specific to cardiac surgery required

• Must have first-assist experience

Credentialing

• Approximately 60 days

• Active Wisconsin license must already be in hand

Organization & Team

• Cardiothoracic Surgery department

• Collaborative team of surgeons, PA-Cs, and RNs

• Adult surgical patient population

• Combination of clinical, procedural, operative, and postoperative responsibilities

About Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Location & Access: Fond du Lac is located at the southern end of Lake Winnebago in east-central Wisconsin, with convenient access to Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and surrounding communities.

Lifestyle & Community: The area offers a comfortable small-city environment with local restaurants, shopping, community events, and a strong Midwestern atmosphere.

Outdoor Recreation: Lake Winnebago and the surrounding region provide opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and other year-round outdoor activities.

Attractions: Fond du Lac features waterfront parks, local museums, seasonal festivals, golf courses, and easy access to recreational destinations throughout eastern Wisconsin.

Quality of Life: The community offers a balance of affordable living, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to larger Wisconsin cities while maintaining a relaxed pace of life.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness