Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner
Syracuse, NY, 13201, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- locum nurse practitioner vascular surgery
- vascular surgery APP
- inpatient NP PA Syracuse
Locum Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with vascular and/or cardiac surgery experience needed for a full-time inpatient assignment in Syracuse, NY covering a leave for a minimum of 3 months. Responsibilities include inpatient rounding, pre-op exams, coordination of care, ordering/interpreting tests, prescribing, suture removal, assisting in surgery and serving as an intraoperative first assist; APP will work autonomously with supervising vascular surgeon on site. Required: NP with RNFA or PA, active NY license, NCCPA or ANCC/AANP certification, BLS & ACLS; 12-hour shifts with variable schedule and 1–2 days/week on-call from home.
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with vascular and/or cardiac surgery experience for a full-time locum assignment in Syracuse, NY. This is an inpatient-only opportunity supporting vascular surgery services during a leave coverage period.
Coverage DetailsDates: ASAP - minimum 3-month commitment
Reason for Coverage: Leave coverage
Client is seeking full-time availability
Schedule varies - must be willing to work days, nights, evenings, and weekends
12-hour shifts with call
Call Schedule: 1-2 days per week if needed
Overnight emergency OR call only
Call taken from home
Call ratio: as above
Practice SettingInpatient only (no clinic)
Service census averages 15-20 patients
APP will typically round on 3-5 patients per day
APP will be working autonomously
Supervising vascular surgeon present during assignment
Patient population: Adult/Geriatric
EMR: Epic
Estimated credentialing timeframe: 1 month
Inpatient rounding
Pre-op physical exams
Coordination of care
Diagnose and treat illnesses
Order and interpret tests
Write prescriptions
Suture removal
Assist in surgery
Intraoperative First Assist
Removal of dialysis catheters
NP or PA with vascular and/or cardiac surgery experience (no new grads)
NP must have RNFA
NCCPA or ANCC/AANP certification - Required
Active New York State license - Required
BLS & ACLS - Required
Full-time locum role with consistent hours
Autonomous APP practice in a strong surgical program
Short credentialing timeline
Ideal for experienced APPs seeking inpatient vascular surgery exposure
A rated malpractice
Weekly direct deposit
24/7 dedicated recruiter support
Professional onboarding and credentialing
Prepaid travel and lodging
Open communication
Sense of urgency
Teamwork
Accountability
Driven to win
Higher consciousness




