Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Sumo Medical Staffing is recruiting for an experienced Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Professional for locum tenens coverage in Dover, DE. Starting January 2026 , this role offers a 3-6 month assignment with a competitive market rate and full benefits. Open to licensing new candidates!

DESCRIPTION :

We are seeking one full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide coverage for 4 weekday shifts plus weeknight and weekend call. Schedule includes two 7a-7p shifts and two 7a-3p shifts each week. Call responsibilities include 1-2 weekday calls (Monday-Thursday, 7p-7a) and 1 in 3 weekends (Friday 7p-Monday 7a).

Responsibilities include CVSICU post-op patient resuscitation, responding to stat consults or changes in clinical status, emergent OR cases, nursing and patient calls from home, and weekend inpatient rounding. The position is primarily inpatient focused, supporting cardiothoracic and vascular surgery cases. Candidates must be EVH capable and experienced with open and endoscopic vein harvest and chest tube placement

EMR : EPIC

Support Staff : Surgeons, APCs, nursing team

Patient Encounters : 10-20 per shift

Certifications : ACLS / BLS

Duration : 3-6 months (starting January 5, 2026)

Requirements :

Experienced Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, ACLS / BLS certified, EVH capable, experience with chest tube placement. Active DE license or open to licensing new candidates.

Benefits :

• Competitive Market Rate (rate based on availability, experience and certifications)
• Housing and transportation needs covered.
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Our specialist recruitment team will support you every step of the way through application to credentialing to starting in your new role.
• Rewarding referral program- earn extra income by recommending other healthcare professionals to Sumo Medical Staffing.

What are the next steps?

If you are a trained Physician, we would love to hear from you - please click apply now and we will be in touch. If you would like more information on the role or would like to speak to us about the roles we have available, please send your CV to or call / text for more information.

About Sumo Medical Staffing :

SUMO Medical Staffing specializes in locum tenens placement for temporary and permanent positions in hospitals, private practices, government facilities, and medical centers across the United States. We are dedicated to placing the most qualified physicians and advanced practice providers (APP) in all specialties such as psychiatry, internal medicine, hospitalist, family medicine, anesthesia, ER / urgent care, pediatrics, and many more.

Please note, your information will not be shared without your prior approval.

JOB TYPE : 1099 - LOCUMS

JOB NUMBER : 48996

Anna Peters

SUMO Medical Staffing

Senior Recruiter

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