NP/PA Cardiothoracic Surgery- Tacoma Washington

Company: Sumo Staffing
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Sumo Medical Staffing is recruiting an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery provider to work locum shifts in Tacoma Washington (WA). Starting in April 2026, the role offers ongoing work with a competitive market rate and benefits.

Cardiothoracic role:

• Schedule: M-F 3-4 days calls & a 1:4 weekend call. Hours are variable, but in general. M-F Schedule is mostly , but it is not shift work, some days may go beyond.
• If the Provider is on call the hours for that day would likely be 10-12+ hours.
• Weekend call shifts are variable depending on patient census, but generally 6 8+ hours per weekend day.
• Call days include carrying a pager for 24 hours.
• Setting: Inpatient
• Assist with pre and post operative patient evaluation and treatment
• OR First assist
• VATS and DaVinci Robot Thoracic Procedures
• Cases- 6-8 hearts/week, 9-12 thoracic/week
• EMR: Epic
• Dealbreakers: Robotic assisted thoracic surgeries (90% of thoracic cases are robotics)

Requirements of the Cardiothoracic role:

• WA state license; active, unrestricted- will also consider IMLC in hand
• Board certified
• Certifications- BLS, ACLS, AANP
• 3 years of experience- CV/CT surgery experience
• DEA
• Clean Malpractice

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 Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant specialized in Cardiothoracic Surgery located in the Tacoma Washington area, 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 (or) text me on .

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: 49649

Gratefully,
Jessica Briley
SUMO Medical Staffing
Senior Recruiter
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