About The Position
Wellhart is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in Vascular Surgery for a locum tenens position in Colorado. This opportunity offers 36 days of coverage, starting 09/29/2025, with a weekend-focused schedule (Thursday to Monday/Tuesday). The role requires expertise in Trauma, first assist duties, and a wide range of vascular surgery procedures, including endovascular, bypass, and vascular access device placements. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with on-call responsibilities and proficient in Epic electronic health record system. This position at a hospital setting provides an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to contribute to high-quality patient care in vascular surgery, with potential for assignment extension.
Job Details:
Location: Colorado
Facility Type: Hospital
Start Date: 09/29/2025
LOA: 36 days
Provider Type Needed: Nurse Practitioner (Vascular Surgery)
Schedule: Weekends only (Thursday - Monday/Tuesday), with on-call requirements
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist in Trauma cases
- Perform first assist duties in vascular surgeries
- Participate in general vascular surgery procedures
- Conduct endovascular procedures
- Assist in various bypass procedures, including fem-pop and aorto-femoral/iliac
- Support peripheral, carotid, thoracic, and abdominal vascular surgeries
- Place and manage vascular access devices
- Assist in subclavian steal procedures
- Provide on-call coverage as required
- Utilize Epic electronic health record system for patient documentation
- Ensure high-quality patient care and adhere to hospital protocols and procedures
Additional Information:
- Must be licensed to practice in Colorado
- Experience in vascular surgery and trauma care is essential
- Familiarity with Epic electronic health record system is preferred
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Flexibility to work weekend-focused schedules
Apply now to learn more!
Benefits:
• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
Travel the United States and see new places.
Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
Set your own schedule.
Earn more money than permanent providers.
Experience new practice settings.
Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!