Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - General Needed in NY

Job Description

We are seeking a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 45-day assignment in New York, starting Oct 1, 2026. This role involves comprehensive responsibilities including surgical first assist duties, dedicated operating room time, and medical surgical floor coverage. You will be actively involved in daily rounding and managing patient orders. Shifts are typically 7A - 5P, with occasional weekend rounding and call nights as needed to meet coverage requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as Surgical First Assist during operating room procedures.
• Provide Medical Surgical Floor coverage, which includes daily rounding, progress notes, managing orders, admissions, discharges, and consults.
• Work primarily with General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Orthopedic patients.
• Participate in a variety of cases including robotics (Da Vinci), OB (c sections), lumpectomies, hernias, laparoscopy, gallbladder, and appendix.
• Cover weekend rounding and call nights as needed based on coverage requirements.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: General Surgery
• EMR System: Epic
• Shift Hours: 7A - 5P

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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