Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Surgery Opportunity – Near Baltimore, MD (ASAP - Ongoing)

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializing in Surgery for a locum tenens opportunity near Baltimore, MD. This is a dynamic role offering the chance to provide critical care and support in a surgical environment with flexible scheduling options. If you are a board-certified NP with experience in surgical pathology, this position will allow you to take charge in a fast-paced setting, handling consults, responding to nursing calls, and managing post-operative care.

This opportunity begins ASAP with an ongoing need, and offers a schedule of day shifts with no call responsibilities. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in surgery, and must be comfortable managing surgical patients admitted overnight, handling consults, and responding to any urgent codes for surgical patients.

Assignment Details:

Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing

Shift Schedule: 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)

Shifts Per Week: Minimum of 3 shifts per week; up to 4 shifts per week may be considered.

Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics

EMR System: Sterner

Schedule: No block scheduling available; some flexibility preferred but rigid schedules may be considered.

Shift Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only, no on-call requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Handle surgical consults coming from the ER or inpatient units.

Provide post-operative care and respond to nursing calls for surgical patients.

Complete notes for late-day surgical admissions.

Respond to urgent codes for surgical patients as needed.

Manage surgical patients independently, using basic skills like nose gauze application, preparing patient information for OR procedures, and contacting OR doctors when necessary.

Certification & Licensing Requirements:

Board Certification: Must be board-certified in Surgery.

State License: Maryland license required.

Certifications: ACLS and DEA certifications are mandatory; CSR certification for Maryland is also required.

Years of Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in surgical pathology is required for this role.

Benefits of This Opportunity:

Flexible Schedule: Choose between 3 or 4 shifts per week, depending on availability.

No Call Responsibilities: Strictly day shifts with no on-call duties.

Autonomy: Work independently in a surgical setting, responding to consults and managing post-operative care.

Dynamic Environment: Be part of a fast-paced team, providing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.

This is an ideal position for Nurse Practitioners seeking a locum tenens opportunity that allows them to leverage their surgical expertise while enjoying a flexible schedule and working in a supportive environment. Apply now if you are a dedicated NP ready to take on this exciting challenge near Baltimore, MD.

Job ID: j-250869
Employment Type: Locum Tenens (ASAP - Ongoing)