Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - General Needed in CT

Job Description

We are seeking a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day assignment with our client in Connecticut, starting Oct 5, 2026. This role involves night shifts from 5pm-6am, where you will focus on comprehensive patient care, including consults, rounding, and actively assisting the on-call surgeon with emergency procedures and managing a wide range of surgical cases.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide night shift coverage from 5pm-6am, including consults and rounding.
• Actively assist the on-call surgeon with various surgical duties.
• Perform bedside procedures and assist with trauma resuscitations alongside emergency surgeons.
• Manage vascular emergencies, including ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) and acute limb ischemia.
• Address acute abdomen cases such as appendicitis, bowel obstructions, perforated ulcers, and acute cholecystitis.
• Handle trauma cases like stab wounds, gunshot wounds, motor vehicle crash injuries, and blunt force trauma.
• Assist with emergency intubations and the placement of chest tubes.
• Apply traction, reduce joint dislocations, and manage acute fracture splinting.
• Perform access and monitoring procedures, including placing central venous lines, arterial lines, and large-bore peripheral IVs.

Additional Information

• EMR System: Epic
• Board Certification in Surgical Critical Care required

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, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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