General Surgery APP (PA/NP) – Surgical First Assist | Full-Time Coverage

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with strong robotics experience to support a high-acuity surgical program. This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity starting in September , ideal for providers open to relocation and consistent monthly coverage. Position Overview This role combines Surgical First Assist duties in the OR with Medical-Surgical floor coverage . The provider will work collaboratively with surgeons and clinical teams to deliver high-quality patient care across multiple specialties.

Samantha Hutchinson Senior Recruiting Consultant Aya Locums 📞 858.333.5941 📧 [email protected] Job Responsibilities: Clinical Responsibilities First assist in surgical procedures (including robotics) Cauterizing vessels and tissues Placement of clamps and sutures Closing surgical sites (sutures, staples, adhesives) Maintaining hemostasis and controlling bleeding Assisting with suction, drainage, and irrigation Proper patient positioning and immobilization in the OR Supporting surgical exposure and circulation management Floor coverage duties: Patient rounding and progress notes Order management, consults, and discharges Patient Population: Adults with a broad range of acute conditions Case mix includes: General Surgery OB/GYN Orthopedics Unit Details Total Beds: 109 Patient Ratio: 1:10–15 EMR: EPIC Medication Dispensing: Pyxis Team Structure: 1 Provider 1 NP 1 LPN Anesthesia support in all procedures Qualifications: Active NP or PA certification Minimum 2 years of recent surgical experience Robotics experience required Active AHA certifications: BLS ACLS ATLS Active state license Working Hours: Schedule & Coverage Full-time: 4 weeks per month Tuesday–Friday, 7a–5p Call Opportunities: 1–2 weekends/month (Fri 5p – Mon 7a) Weekend rounding: Sat–Sun, 8a–12p Weeknight call: ~4 shifts/month (5p–7a) Skills: First assist in surgical procedures (including robotics) Cauterizing vessels and tissues Placement of clamps and sutures Closing surgical sites (sutures, staples, adhesives) Maintaining hemostasis and controlling bleeding Assisting with suction, drainage, and irrigation Proper patient positioning and immobilization in the OR Supporting surgical exposure and circulation management