Assignment Details
• Location: Potsdam, New York
• Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner
• Specialty: General Surgery / Surgical First Assist
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Positions Available: 1
• Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Designation: Adult Level III/IV
• Hospital Size: 109 beds
• Coverage Type: Scheduled + Optional Call
• EMR: Epic
• Ongoing PRN coverage

Compensation:
Hourly - $145/hr
24-Hour Call - $950 per 24 hours
Night Call - $315/shift
Call Back - $210/hr

Coverage Dates
• December 14–18: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
• December 18–21: 5:00 PM–7:00 AM
• December 28–30: Three 12-hour shifts

Schedule
• Standard daytime coverage: 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Weeknight call: 5:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Weekend call: Friday 5:00 PM–Monday 7:00 AM
• Weekend rounding: Saturday–Sunday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
• 30-minute lunch break required
• Overtime must be approved

Clinical Responsibilities
• Surgical First Assist in the Operating Room
• Surgical floor coverage
• Inpatient rounding
• Progress notes
• Manage patient orders
• Discharges
• Consults
• Primarily work with General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Orthopedic patients
• Robotics experience required

Surgical First Assist Duties
• Cauterize wounds and vessels
• Pack surgical sponges
• Position patients for surgical access and circulation
• Place clamps and sutures
• Close skin with sutures, staples, or adhesives
• Apply direct pressure for hemostasis
• Assist with suction, drainage, and irrigation
• Control bleeding and maintain hemostasis
• Immobilize and position patients on the operating table

Patient Population
• Adults
• Acutely ill patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:10–15

Support Staff
• Physician/provider support
• Anesthesia present during procedures
• NP support
• LPN support

Requirements
• Board Certified – Required
• Active New York license in hand – Required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience – Required
• Robotics experience – Required
• Epic experience – Required
• AHA or RQI BLS – Required
• AHA or RQI ACLS – Required
• ATLS – Required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Submission Requirements
• Agency-branded CV required
• New York license must be active and in hand
• Work history must be current
• No unexplained employment gaps of 30+ days
• Provider statement required for any malpractice history, including dismissed cases
• Candidate email and phone number must be included
• Residents and Fellows are not accepted

Additional Information
• General Surgery position with no specific trauma experience requirement
• Cell phones are not permitted while on duty
• Business casual attire required
• Closed-toe and closed-heel footwear required
• Artificial fingernail enhancements prohibited for direct patient care
• ID badge required
• Strong fragrances prohibited"


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