MedlinkHealth Anesthesia

Locum - NP - Surgery

Potsdam, New YorkTemporary
$100 - $120 hourly
About the Job
Seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with strong robotics experience.
  • Full-time coverage opportunity starting in September.
  • Schedule: Tuesday–Friday, 7am–5pm.
  • Opportunity for weekend and weeknight call coverage.

Responsibilities:
  • Surgical First Assist operating room coverage.
  • Medical-surgical floor coverage.
  • Rounding and progress notes.
  • Managing orders, discharges, and consults.
  • Supporting General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Orthopedic patients.

Surgical Duties:
  • Cauterizing wounds and vessels.
  • Placing clamps and sutures.
  • Closing skin with adhesives, sutures, or staples.
  • Applying direct pressure for bleeding control.
  • Assisting with suction, drainage, and irrigation.
  • Patient positioning and immobilization during procedures.
  • Assisting with hemostasis.

Patient & Unit Details:
  • Adult acutely ill medical-surgical patients.
  • Collaborative team environment with providers, anesthesia staff, NP support, and nursing staff.
  • EMR system: EPIC.

Requirements:
  • Robotics experience required.
  • Minimum 2 years of recent experience.
  • Active state license required.
  • AHA BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications required.