Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - General Needed in NY

Job Description

Our client in New York is seeking a skilled General Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 4-day assignment starting Jun 2, 2026. This role involves serving as first assist in the operating room, covering Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 3 PM, and one night of call per week. The successful candidate will manage a variety of surgical cases and provide comprehensive medical-surgical floor coverage, including daily rounds and patient management.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as first assist in the operating room.
• Cover Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 3 PM, with one night of call per week.
• Handle cases including robotics (Da Vinci), OB (c sections), lumpectomies, hernias, laparoscopy, gallbladder, and appendix procedures.
• Assignments will include a combination of Surgical First Assist Operating Room time and Medical Surgical Floor coverage.
• Medical Surgical Floor coverage includes daily rounding and progress notes, managing orders, admissions, discharges, and consults.
• Work primarily with General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Orthopedic patients.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: General Surgery
• EMR: Epic

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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