General Surgery Locum Tenens Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Job at HPA Healthcare, Edison, NJ

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  • HPA Healthcare
  • Edison, NJ

Job Description

Position Overview
A major academic medical center in central New Jersey is seeking experienced Advanced Practice Providers (NP or PA) to provide overnight inpatient coverage for general surgery and surgical subspecialty patients. This is a non-operative, floor-based role focused on post-op care, consults, and overnight surgical patient management. There is no OR time or first assist required.
Candidates must be confident working independently with a high patient volume. Local clinicians are preferred, but emergency/temporary privileges may be available for the right provider. Assignment Highlights
  • Shift: 7:00 PM – 8:00 AM (13-hour night shifts)
  • Schedule: Flexible; ideally 2–3 shifts per week
  • Assignment Length: 10–12 months
  • Start Date: As soon as credentialed (temp privileges may be considered)
  • Setting: Inpatient surgical unit – no first assist, no OR, no call
  • Volume: ~40–50 patients per night (shared by 2 APPs)
  • Procedures Include:
    • VAC dressing changes
    • JP drain/chest tube management
    • NGT placement/monitoring
    • Doppler use for vascular monitoring (flap patients)
  • Joint Commission–certified agency
  • Prepaid travel/lodging available (for non-local providers)
  • Malpractice insurance included at no cost
Skills & Experience
  • Board-certified NP or PA with NJ license
  • DEA and CDS required
  • 1–2+ years of relevant inpatient surgical or hospitalist experience
  • Confident in overnight floor management and procedural skills
  • Comfortable working with minimal direct supervision

Job Tags

Temporary work, For contractors, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,

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