General Surgery NP/PA Needed –Potsdam, New York- NEED Robotics Experience
Updated 10/25/26
13676, Potsdam, New York, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We’re actively seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for a locum General Surgery opportunity in New York. This is a high-demand role with flexible scheduling options and strong potential for ongoing coverage through the end of the year.
📍 Location
Potsdam, New York
Acute Care Hospital Setting
📅 Assignment Details
- Start Date: August 6, 2026
- Initial Coverage:
- 8/6 – 8/8 → 3x12-hour shifts
- 8/21 – 8/28 → Flexible (choose from 5x8s, 4x10s, or 3x12s)
- Ongoing Need: Likely full-time coverage through year-end
Schedule Flexibility (Major Selling Point)
- Day shifts: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Optional Call Opportunities:
- Weeknight call: ~4 shifts/month (5p–7a)
- Weekend call: Fri 5p – Mon 7a
- Weekend rounding: 8a–12p
- Choose a schedule that fits your lifestyle
Job Responsibilities
Split between OR First Assist + Surgical Floor Coverage:
OR Duties:
First assist in surgery
Suturing, clamping, wound care
Hemostasis, suction, irrigation
Patient positioning & intraoperative support
Floor Duties
Rounding & progress notes
Orders, consults, discharges
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
Patient Mix:
General Surgery
OB/GYN
Orthopedics
Qualifications
Active New York License (Required – no licensing available)
Minimum 2 years recent surgical experience
Certifications:
BLS, ACLS, ATLS (AHA)
Experience with Epic EMR preferred
🏥 Facility Highlights
109-bed acute care hospital
Supportive OR and surgical team
Patient ratio: ~1:10–15
EMR: Epic
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