Nurse Practitioner (Surgery) - Locum Tenens

Quick Facts

• Role: Nurse Practitioner (Surgery)

• Setting: Acute care hospital

• Contract: Locum tenens, 17 weeks

• Start date: 04-19-27

• Schedule: 07:00–17:00 (4 x 10-hour shifts)

• Coverage: Scheduled + on-call required

• Compensation: $100/hr–$120/hr

Description

Provide surgery-focused advanced practice care in an acute care hospital as a locum tenens Nurse Practitioner for 17 weeks. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and document care. You’ll also collaborate with physicians and other providers to ensure coordinated patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat medical conditions

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests

• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions

• Educate and counsel patients on healthy lifestyle choices

• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and NP specialty

• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers

• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty

• Active, unencumbered APRN license in New York

• National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., AANP)

• Experience in a clinical setting relevant to the specialty (at least 1 year preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive, transparent locum tenens pay

• Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems

• Dedicated application and assignment support

• In-house credentialing and licensing teams

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support