General Surgery inpatient PA/NP
hace 6 meses
Edison
Job DescriptionLocum Tenens PA or NP – Inpatient Surgical Night Coverage Edison, New Jersey $135/hour + $5/hour night differential 7:00 PM – 8:00 AM | 2–3 shifts/week preferred 10–12 month contract | No call required We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide night shift inpatient coverage for general surgery and surgical subspecialty patients. This is a locum tenens position with an immediate start, covering surgical patients postoperatively, managing floor patients, and responding to consults. No OR/first assist duties are required. Position Highlights: * Inpatient only – no OR time or first assist * Manage post-op care, surgical consults, and floor patients * 2 APPs typically staffed per night during high census/OR days * Estimated patient load: 40–50 patients (shared) * Length of assignment: 10–12 months * No trauma surgery involvement * Emergency/temporary privileges can be expedited Required Skills & Experience: * Proficiency in: * VAC dressing changes * JP drain management * NGT placement/management * Chest tube management * Doppler use for vascular monitoring (e.g., skin flaps) * Comfort with high-volume surgical inpatient settings * NJ license, DEA, and CDS required * Must be local to the area or willing to commute * Experience in general or subspecialty surgery preferred Compensation: * $135/hour base pay * • $5/hour night differential * 1099 contractor role Apply now to join a supportive surgical team providing vital night coverage at a well-respected New Jersey facility. Immediate start available!