Adelphi Staffing

Nurse Practitioner - Surgery

Adelphi Staffing  •  Potsdam, NY (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description


JOB OVERVIEW

  • Job Id: Y-NP-3425784

  • Profession: Nurse Practitioner

  • Specialty: Surgery

  • Job Type: Locum Tenens

  • Location: Potsdam, NY

  • Service Setting: Hospital

  • Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

  • Coverage Period: Dec 14, 2026 – Jun 14, 2027

  • On-Call Shift Schedule: Weeknight: 5p-7a; Weekend: Fri 5p – Mon 7a

COVERAGE DATES

  • Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 (7am-5pm)

  • Dec 18, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026 (5pm-7am)

  • Dec 28, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 (3x12s)

PATIENT INFORMATION

  • Patient Demographics: Adults

  • Patient Volume/Census: 1:10-15

  • Case Mix: General Surgery, OB/GYN, Orthopedic

FACILITY INFORMATION

  • No. of Beds in Department: 109

  • EMR System: Epic

  • Specialty Backup Available: Anesthesia

  • Reason for Coverage: PRN Coverage

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

  • Cauterizing wounds and vessels

  • Packing sponges in body

  • Positioning patient to maintain circulation and access for surgeon

  • Placing clamps and sutures

  • Closing skin with adhesives, sutures, or staples, etc.

  • Applying direct pressure on veins and tissue

  • Performing or aiding in patient suction, drainage, and irrigation

  • Hemostasis

  • Immobilizing patients on the operating table

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Licenses: NY State License

  • Board: Board Certified in Specialty

  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS (AHA or RQI)

  • Experience: Minimum 2 years recent experience

  • Other Qualifications: Epic Experience Required; No Residents or Fellows; NY License in Hand

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients, working closely with physicians and healthcare teams.

  • Serve as Surgical First Assist in the Operating Room, performing procedures such as wound cauterization, vessel packing, patient positioning, clamp and suture placement, skin closure, hemostasis, and immobilization.

  • Manage medical-surgical floor coverage including rounding, progress notes, orders, discharges, and consults.

  • Work with General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Orthopedic patients.

  • Participate in weekday and weekend on-call coverage as scheduled.
Adelphi Staffing

About Adelphi Staffing

Adelphi Staffing connects organizations with top talent in healthcare, technology, education, and office administration. Our brands — Adelphi Locums, Healthcare, Education, and Workforce — provide specialized recruitment in locum tenens, clinical staffing, educational support, and workforce placement, ensuring precise matches for success.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Kennesaw, GA
Year Founded
2017
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