Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - General Needed in GA

Job Description

Our client in GA is seeking a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner for an impactful 148-day assignment starting Aug 5, 2026. This role involves comprehensive surgical assisting exclusively within the operating room, covering a wide range of specialties including General Surgery, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urology, and Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Enjoy a schedule focused on non-urgent cases, with no outpatient clinic duties or call expectations, though some cases may extend past 5 PM.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide surgical assistance in the operating room for a variety of cases.
• Focus primarily on General Surgery, with additional support in Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urology, and Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
• Collaborate with a surgical team including surgeons, scrub technicians, circulating registered nurses, and certified registered nurse anesthetists.
• Manage a daily census of 10-30 scheduled non-urgent cases, contributing to an average of 90-110 cases per week.
• Maintain an OR-only focus, with no outpatient clinic responsibilities.
• Work schedule typically extends to 5 PM, with occasional cases running until 6 or 7 PM; no call is expected.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
• EMR: Epic.
• Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60 days.

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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