Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - General Needed in NC

Job Description

Our client is seeking a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Oct 7, 2026. This role involves a Monday to Friday schedule from 7a to 3:30p, focusing primarily on rounding on post-surgical patients and managing in-patient facial trauma consults, including telehealth for outside institutions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Round primarily (70%) on post-surgical patients on the floor.
• Handle 30% of in-patient consults for facial trauma.
• Conduct telehealth consults for facial trauma for outside institutions.
• Work within a Trauma and Peds Trauma facility.
• Adhere to a Monday through Friday schedule, 7a to 3:30p.

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Plastic Surgery
• EMR System: Epic
• Fellowship required
• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 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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