Locum | Trauma Surgery NP - Williamsport PA
Updated 1/12/26
17701, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Assignment Length:
- Initial 6-month contract
- Potential to extend
Start Date: March 1, 2026
Openings: 2
Details:
- Inpatient and OR coverage
- Day and night shifts, 7:00-7:00
- Average 8-10 shifts per month
- No call required
- Level II trauma center
- Typical cases include:
- Cholecystectomy
- Appendectomy
- Trauma exploratory laparotomy
- Graham patch repairs
- Hernia repairs
- No bariatric or foregut
- Average daily census: 20
- Average cases: 3 day, 1 night
- EMR: EPIC
- Credentialing: 90 days
Job Responsibilities
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
Qualifications
Board certification
AHA BLS, ACLS, ATLS and PALS certifications
Minimum 2-years Trauma Surgery experience
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team
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