Locums_ Nurse Practitioner (NP)– Surgery - Potsdam, NY, 13676
Updated 3/24/26
13676, Potsdam, New York, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
• We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a locums surgical role at an acute care hospital in Potsdam, NY.
• This position includes a combination of Surgical First Assist in the Operating Room and Medical-Surgical floor coverage.
• The provider will work with General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Orthopedic teams in a collaborative inpatient setting.
• Initial August coverage is required with strong potential for extension through the end of the year.
Job Responsibilities
• Provide First Assist support in the operating room.
• Perform patient rounding, progress notes, consults, and discharge planning.
• Manage orders and coordinate care for medical-surgical patients.
• Support intraoperative tasks such as suction, drainage, irrigation, and hemostasis.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and clinical staff for optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC EMR system.
Qualifications
• Active New York State License required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent surgical or inpatient experience required.
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications required.
• Strong clinical and procedural skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Working Hours
• 8/6 – 8/8 (3x12-hour shifts)
• 8/21 – 8/28 (flexible: 5x8s, 4x10s, or 3x12s)
• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Weekday Call: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Weekend Call: Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 7:00 AM
• Optional: 1–2 weekends/month + ~4 weeknight calls/month
• Potential extension to full-time coverage
Skills
• Inpatient and acute care management
• Strong procedural and clinical skills
• EMR (EPIC) proficiency
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Ability to work in high-acuity environments
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