Locum Tenens NP - Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery Job in California
Hiring bonus: $1,000 — Weatherby Healthcare pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Weatherby Healthcare
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Job type
- Nurse Practitioner
- Profession
- Nurse Practitioner
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 17, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (California)
- $81.02
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $3,241
- Median yearly
- $168,522
Weatherby Healthcare doesn't list the pay for this job. Nurse Practitioner jobs in California pay a median of $81.02/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.
Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Nurse Practitioner jobs in California right now
- 59 open Nurse Practitioner jobs in California from 4 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $89.88 – $133/hour, median $125/hour.
- Typical Nurse Practitioner pay in California: $81.02/hour ($168,522/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($130/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
- Weekend call -- Friday 4 pm - Monday 7 am, 1x per month
- Variety of adult CVT cases
- Hospital setting
- Full-scope cardiovascular and thoracic surgery coverage
- EVH required -- Hemopro system proficiency is a must
- Rounding, calls, and surgeries included
- ACLS and BLS certification required
- Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered
- Competitive compensation
- Paid malpractice insurance
- 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant and support team
- Covered transportation and housing expenses
95.00 to 125.00 - hourly
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