Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - General Needed in MD

Job Description

We are seeking a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 52-day assignment in Maryland, starting May 4, 2026. The incoming professional will handle 12-hour in-house shifts, focusing on floor work primarily during nights, with no operating room time. Duties will involve a wide range of general surgery, GI, and vascular cases, including perforated ulcers, limb salvage, and wound care, with opportunities to assist with a new robotics program.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide 12-hour in-house shifts.
• Focus on floor work only, no OR time.
• Work nights only at the moment.
• Manage a vast majority of general surgery, GI, and vascular cases.
• See bread and butter general surgery, limb salvage, and wound care cases.
• Cases include perforated ulcers, perforated viscus, soft tissue issues, cold leg, aneurisms, and acute care surgical cases.
• May see some GYN and podiatry cases if able.
• Excludes cardiac or thoracic cases.
• Opportunity to assist with a new robotics program.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: General Surgery
• EMR: Cerner

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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