Description

Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Potsdam, NY
Employer: Lancesoft Inc
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Surgery (Locum Tenens)
Start Date: July 2026 (Full-time need starting September)
Contract Length: 26 Weeks
Schedule: Tuesday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Full-time coverage)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Surgical NP/PA for a dynamic locum opportunity combining first assist in the OR and surgical floor coverage. This role requires strong hands-on surgical skills, including robotics experience, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Schedule & Call

• Full-time: 4 weeks/month (Tues–Fri, 7a–5p)
• Flexible shifts available initially (5x8s, 4x10s, or 3x12s)
• Optional call opportunities:
  • Weeknight call: ~4 shifts/month (5p–7a)
  • Weekend call: 1–2 per month (Fri 5p – Mon 7a)
  • Weekend rounding: 8a–12p

Work Details

• Mix of OR First Assist + Surgical Floor coverage
• Specialties: General Surgery, OB/GYN, Orthopedics
• Responsibilities include:
  • Assisting in surgeries (robotics required)
  • Suturing, wound care, hemostasis, and patient positioning
  • Rounding, progress notes, consults, and discharges
• Patient Population: Adult acute care
• EMR: EPIC

Facility & Team

• Acute care hospital setting
• Team includes surgeons, anesthesia, NP/PA, and nursing staff
• Collaborative, team-based environment

Requirements

• NP or PA with Robotics experience (required)
• Active NY License (in hand at submission)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS
• Minimum 2 years of recent surgical experience
• Board Certified
• EPIC experience required

Additional Details

• Preference for candidates open to relocation
• Combination of OR, inpatient, and call responsibilities
• Credentialing and onboarding required prior to start