Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Atlantic City, NJ

AtlantiCare is seeking 1 Locum Advanced Practice Provider (NP with RNFA certification or PA) to support Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City, NJ. This is a high acuity, hospital based role providing 12 hour shifts with an immediate start through October.

• Location: AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Atlantic City, NJ
• Setting: Hospital-Based Trauma & Acute Care Surgery
• Trauma Level: Level II
• Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
• Reason for Need: Temporary coverage while recruiting a permanent provider
• License Requirement: Active NJ license required (cannot accept candidates needing a new state license)
• EMR: Cerner

• 12-hour shifts:
  • 7 AM 7 PM
  • 7 PM 7 AM
• Coverage includes:
  • Trauma alerts
  • Inpatient care
  • OR support
  • Daily rounding
• Nights & weekends may be included depending on schedule
• No formal call, though shift coverage may vary

Providers must be experienced and capable in:

• Trauma alerts and surgical consults
• Admitting, rounding, and assisting in OR
• Facilitating discharges
• Managing ER admissions
• Responding to:
  • House Codes
  • Rapid Response

• Ventilation management
• Chest tube insertion
• Central line insertion
• Arterial line insertion
• PICC line insertion
• Minor laceration suturing
• BiPAP/CPAP management

• Supervising trauma surgeon on-site 24/7
• APP will not work autonomously
• Collaborative, team-based trauma environment

• Temps available
• Estimated timeline: 30 days

• Local candidates only mileage reimbursement available
• No flights or lodging