General Surgery inpatient PA / NP

Job Description

Job Description

Locum 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!