Locums Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Iowa - Weekend-Only Coverage

Iowa

$450/hour
locum tenens
Inpatient

Locums Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Iowa - Weekend-Only Coverage

Weekend call coverage opportunity in Iowa, near Des Moines, with light volume and full travel provided.

Highlights

  • 1–2 weekends/month; vacation coverage also needed
  • Light case load: 2–6 cases per weekend
  • Credentialing in 30–60 days
  • Open to IMLC surgeons

Practice Setting

  • Inpatient setting at a Level 3 center
  • Adult patients only
  • Epic EMR

Schedule

  • Friday 5pm – Monday 5am
  • Full and half weekend shifts available
  • Holiday weekends especially needed

Cases and Procedures

  • Full scope of cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgeries
  • Includes open-heart cases and pacemaker insertions

Requirements

  • Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Active Iowa license or IMLC eligibility

Travel Accommodations

  • Flight, lodging, rental car, and mileage covered

Reach out if you'd like to claim a spring or holiday weekend; coverage blocks are booking quickly!

Compensation Details

$450/hour

Location Insights

  • A

    Access to Parks

  • A-

    Commute

  • B+

    Access to Restaurants

  • B+

    Cost of Living

  • B+

    Overall

  • B

    Public Schools

  • Total Population

    136,929

  • Median Rent

    $886

  • Median Home Value

    $167,900

  • Median Income

    $66,895

JobID: JN -092024-31947
Posted January 12, 2026

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