Womens Health Nurse Practitioner

Inpatient OB/GYN Advanced Practice Providers (Locum Tenens) Northern New Jersey Region (Union County)Massive Regional Need for 6 Full-Time APPs 24/7 Coverage Model First Assist Required for NPsAre you an acute care or women's health advanced practice clinician looking for a high-yield, long-term inpatient engagement? A prominent regional medical center in eastern Union County is launching an extensive inpatient obstetrical staffing initiative. The department has an immediate, ongoing need for six full-time Advanced Practice Providers (NPs or PAs) to anchor their 24/7 labor and delivery decks, postpartum units, and gynecological surgical services. This role offers incredible scheduling versatility, zero on-call commitments, and a collaborative team environment. The Opportunity Step into a vital, multi-disciplinary hospital role working alongside an attending OB/GYN physician and a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) on every single shift.Clinical Scope: Provide comprehensive, round-the-clock clinical management across the full continuum of maternal-child health and inpatient gynecology. Core responsibilities include:Labor & Delivery Focus: Serving as a primary engine on the L&D deck, triage bays, and cross-covering emergency OB/GYN consultations as called.Surgical First Assisting: Functioning as the dedicated surgical first assist on all scheduled and emergent Cesarean sections and gynecological surgeries (acting in place of a resident when required).Postpartum & Floor Care: Conducting clinical rounds, executing discharge clearances, and managing flowsheets for the 20-bed private-room Mother/Baby postpartum unit.The Schedule: True 24/7 inpatient operation. Providers will work a structured, full-time schedule averaging 36 to 40 hours per week. The facility offers exceptional flexibility between 12-hour and 24-hour block shifts spanning Monday through Sunday (7:00 AM 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM 7:00 AM). There are no post-shift on-call ties.The Volume: Dynamic and fluid inpatient volume. The hospital features state-of-the-art labor/delivery/recovery (LDR) suites and an advanced Level II Intermediate Care Nursery, drawing a highly diverse patient population from the surrounding metro area.The Team Structure: You are never isolated. The coverage model ensures exactly one APP is active on the floor at all times, working hand-in-hand with an in-house OB attending and a dedicated midwife. Location Highlights Located in a thriving, historic waterfront city in Union County, this facility offers an ideal home base for commuting or local living.Immediate Transit Access: Unbeatable logistical positioning directly off the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 1&9, and the Garden State Parkway. It sits adjacent to Newark Liberty International Airport and features rapid rail connections placing Manhattan under 25 minutes away.Rich Local Culture: Enjoy a vibrant urban-suburban mix featuring incredible international dining districts, extensive retail shopping at nearby premium outlets, and close proximity to beautiful county parks. Compensation & Logistics Contract Structure: Premium, top-tier hourly locum compensation with robust built-in overtime protections and weekly direct-deposit payroll.Assignment Timeline: Launching June 2026 and ongoing. This is an open-ended, long-term stability block.Privileging: Fully supported, fast-tracked credentialing process. The medical center is equipped to grant full or temporary clinical privileges as soon as the onboarding packet is finalized.Leadership Panel: Virtual interviews are being fast-tracked directly with the clinical nursing leadership team, including Maribeth Santillo and Mary McTigue. Candidate Requirements Due to the immediate first-assist and high-acuity surgical demands of this active department, candidate submissions must strictly match the following parameters:Licensure: Must hold an active, completely unencumbered New Jersey State Advanced Practice License (NP or PA) at the exact time of submission.Surgical Credentials for NPs: Nurse Practitioners must be formally certified in surgical first assisting, hold their Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) credential, and provide verified surgical case logs.Surgical Credentials for PAs: Physician Assistants must demonstrate clear comfort and documented experience scrubbing into C-sections and GYN surgeries.Availability: Submission preference is strictly given to providers who can commit to a full-time schedule (36 to 40 hours per week) on an ongoing basis.If you are a skilled, surgical-certified OB/GYN Advanced Practice Provider looking for a premium inpatient role offering a robust full-time schedule and zero call in Union County, we invite you to apply. This role is essential for supporting regional maternal health access apply today to connect with our recruitment team!