Lucrative General Surgery Locums in Potsdam, NY
Updated 11/12/26
Potsdam, New York, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Surgery-General
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Job description
Job description
Surgical Nurse Practitioner – First Assist – Locum Tenens – Potsdam, NY
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Surgical Nurse Practitioner (NP) with robotic surgery and first-assist experience for a locum tenens opportunity in Potsdam, New York, beginning April 19, 2027.
The provider will support surgical procedures and outpatient clinic services, including robotic-assisted general surgery, breast surgery, and postoperative patient management.
This full-time assignment offers a Monday–Thursday schedule with operating room coverage on Mondays, outpatient clinic coverage Tuesday–Thursday, and required Thursday overnight surgical call.
Robotic surgery experience is required.
Compensation:
Hourly: $140/hr
Overtime: $170/hr
Holiday: $170/hr
Night Call: $315/shift
Call Back: $210/hr
Assignment Details
Specialty: Surgery / Surgical First Assist
Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Location: Potsdam, NY
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: April 19, 2027
End Date: August 28, 2027
Positions Available: 1
Coverage Reason: Maternity Leave
Practice Setting: Outpatient Surgery and Clinic
Schedule: Full-Time, Four 10-Hour Shifts
EMR: Epic
Robotic Surgical System: da Vinci Xi
Call Requirements: Thursday Overnight
Inpatient/Floor Responsibilities: None
Schedule
Workdays: Monday–Thursday
Shift Hours: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Shift Length: 10 Hours
Monday: Operating Room / Surgical First Assist
Tuesday–Thursday: Outpatient Clinic
Thursday Night Call: 5:00 PM–7:00 AM
Friday: Off
Weekend Coverage: None
Lunch Break: 30 Minutes
Thursday Overnight Call
Coverage is limited to emergency surgical cases.
Includes General Surgery, Orthopedics, and OB/GYN.
No routine inpatient floor calls or Emergency Department admissions.
Callback volume varies, with an estimated callback frequency of up to 50%.
Cesarean section first-assist training may be provided during orientation for candidates without prior OB experience.
Patient Volume
Outpatient Clinic: Approximately 15–17 Patients Daily
Operating Room Volume: Varies
Overnight Callback: Variable and Unpredictable
Clinical Responsibilities
Operating Room / Surgical First Assist
Assist Surgeons During Robotic and Open Surgical Procedures
Provide First-Assist Support Using the da Vinci Xi Robotic System
Assist With Robotic Cholecystectomies
Assist With Robotic Inguinal, Ventral, and Umbilical Hernia Repairs
Assist With Robotic Sigmoidectomies and Colon Resections
Assist With Breast Surgeries, Including Lumpectomies and Mastectomies
Support Perioperative Patient Care
Participate in Emergency Surgical Procedures During Assigned Call
Outpatient Clinic
Conduct Surgical Consultations and Follow-Up Visits
Perform Preoperative and Postoperative Evaluations
Assess Surgical Recovery and Wound Healing
Review Diagnostic Results and Treatment Plans
Coordinate Care With Surgeons and Clinical Staff
Provide Patient Education and Follow-Up Instructions
Maintain Accurate Documentation in Epic
Required Clinical Skills
Robotic Surgery Experience – Required
Surgical First-Assist Experience – Required
da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System Experience
General Surgery
Robotic Cholecystectomy
Robotic Hernia Repair
Colorectal Surgical Assistance
Breast Surgical Assistance
Preoperative and Postoperative Care
Outpatient Surgical Clinic Management
Emergency Surgical First Assist
Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Clinical Environment
Acute Care Hospital and Outpatient Surgical Clinic
Robotic-Assisted Surgical Services
da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System
General, Colorectal, and Breast Surgery
Emergency Surgical Call Coverage
Epic EMR
Pyxis Automated Medication Dispensing System
Requirements
Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner – Required
Active New York NP License in Hand – Required
Minimum 2 Years of Recent Surgical Clinical Experience – Required
Robotic Surgery Experience – Required
Surgical First-Assist Competency – Required
AHA or RQI BLS Certification – Required
ACLS Certification – Required
ATLS Certification – Required
Epic EMR Experience – Required
Ability to Work Full-Time Monday–Thursday
Ability to Participate in Thursday Overnight Surgical Call
Experience With General Surgery and Outpatient Surgical Care
OB/GYN First-Assist Experience Preferred; Cesarean Section Training May Be Available
Strong Clinical Judgment and Communication Skills
Submission Requirements
Agency-Branded Curriculum Vitae – Required
Active New York NP License
Board Certification Documentation
Current BLS, ACLS, and ATLS Certifications
Documentation of at Least 2 Years of Recent Surgical Experience
Confirmation of Robotic Surgery and First-Assist Experience
Confirmation of Epic EMR Experience
Updated and Complete Work History
No Unexplained Employment Gaps of 30 Days or More
Malpractice History and Supporting Statement, if Applicable
Candidate Email Address and Phone Number
Confirmation of Availability From April 19–August 28, 2027
Confirmation of Thursday Overnight Call Availability
Credentialing
Active New York License Required at Submission
Board Certification Verification
BLS, ACLS, and ATLS Verification
Surgical First-Assist Competency Review
Robotic Surgery Experience Verification
Epic Experience Verification
Professional Background and Malpractice Review
Hospital Credentialing and Privileging Required
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Surgical Nurse Practitioner (NP) with robotic surgery and first-assist experience for a locum tenens opportunity in Potsdam, New York, beginning April 19, 2027.
The provider will support surgical procedures and outpatient clinic services, including robotic-assisted general surgery, breast surgery, and postoperative patient management.
This full-time assignment offers a Monday–Thursday schedule with operating room coverage on Mondays, outpatient clinic coverage Tuesday–Thursday, and required Thursday overnight surgical call.
Robotic surgery experience is required.
Compensation:
Hourly: $140/hr
Overtime: $170/hr
Holiday: $170/hr
Night Call: $315/shift
Call Back: $210/hr
Assignment Details
Specialty: Surgery / Surgical First Assist
Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Location: Potsdam, NY
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: April 19, 2027
End Date: August 28, 2027
Positions Available: 1
Coverage Reason: Maternity Leave
Practice Setting: Outpatient Surgery and Clinic
Schedule: Full-Time, Four 10-Hour Shifts
EMR: Epic
Robotic Surgical System: da Vinci Xi
Call Requirements: Thursday Overnight
Inpatient/Floor Responsibilities: None
Schedule
Workdays: Monday–Thursday
Shift Hours: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Shift Length: 10 Hours
Monday: Operating Room / Surgical First Assist
Tuesday–Thursday: Outpatient Clinic
Thursday Night Call: 5:00 PM–7:00 AM
Friday: Off
Weekend Coverage: None
Lunch Break: 30 Minutes
Thursday Overnight Call
Coverage is limited to emergency surgical cases.
Includes General Surgery, Orthopedics, and OB/GYN.
No routine inpatient floor calls or Emergency Department admissions.
Callback volume varies, with an estimated callback frequency of up to 50%.
Cesarean section first-assist training may be provided during orientation for candidates without prior OB experience.
Patient Volume
Outpatient Clinic: Approximately 15–17 Patients Daily
Operating Room Volume: Varies
Overnight Callback: Variable and Unpredictable
Clinical Responsibilities
Operating Room / Surgical First Assist
Assist Surgeons During Robotic and Open Surgical Procedures
Provide First-Assist Support Using the da Vinci Xi Robotic System
Assist With Robotic Cholecystectomies
Assist With Robotic Inguinal, Ventral, and Umbilical Hernia Repairs
Assist With Robotic Sigmoidectomies and Colon Resections
Assist With Breast Surgeries, Including Lumpectomies and Mastectomies
Support Perioperative Patient Care
Participate in Emergency Surgical Procedures During Assigned Call
Outpatient Clinic
Conduct Surgical Consultations and Follow-Up Visits
Perform Preoperative and Postoperative Evaluations
Assess Surgical Recovery and Wound Healing
Review Diagnostic Results and Treatment Plans
Coordinate Care With Surgeons and Clinical Staff
Provide Patient Education and Follow-Up Instructions
Maintain Accurate Documentation in Epic
Required Clinical Skills
Robotic Surgery Experience – Required
Surgical First-Assist Experience – Required
da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System Experience
General Surgery
Robotic Cholecystectomy
Robotic Hernia Repair
Colorectal Surgical Assistance
Breast Surgical Assistance
Preoperative and Postoperative Care
Outpatient Surgical Clinic Management
Emergency Surgical First Assist
Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Clinical Environment
Acute Care Hospital and Outpatient Surgical Clinic
Robotic-Assisted Surgical Services
da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System
General, Colorectal, and Breast Surgery
Emergency Surgical Call Coverage
Epic EMR
Pyxis Automated Medication Dispensing System
Requirements
Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner – Required
Active New York NP License in Hand – Required
Minimum 2 Years of Recent Surgical Clinical Experience – Required
Robotic Surgery Experience – Required
Surgical First-Assist Competency – Required
AHA or RQI BLS Certification – Required
ACLS Certification – Required
ATLS Certification – Required
Epic EMR Experience – Required
Ability to Work Full-Time Monday–Thursday
Ability to Participate in Thursday Overnight Surgical Call
Experience With General Surgery and Outpatient Surgical Care
OB/GYN First-Assist Experience Preferred; Cesarean Section Training May Be Available
Strong Clinical Judgment and Communication Skills
Submission Requirements
Agency-Branded Curriculum Vitae – Required
Active New York NP License
Board Certification Documentation
Current BLS, ACLS, and ATLS Certifications
Documentation of at Least 2 Years of Recent Surgical Experience
Confirmation of Robotic Surgery and First-Assist Experience
Confirmation of Epic EMR Experience
Updated and Complete Work History
No Unexplained Employment Gaps of 30 Days or More
Malpractice History and Supporting Statement, if Applicable
Candidate Email Address and Phone Number
Confirmation of Availability From April 19–August 28, 2027
Confirmation of Thursday Overnight Call Availability
Credentialing
Active New York License Required at Submission
Board Certification Verification
BLS, ACLS, and ATLS Verification
Surgical First-Assist Competency Review
Robotic Surgery Experience Verification
Epic Experience Verification
Professional Background and Malpractice Review
Hospital Credentialing and Privileging Required
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service