Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Gastroenterology - $130 per hour in Potsdam, NY

Nurse Practitioner | Gastroenterology
Location: Potsdam, NY
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: $130 per hour
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner - Locum Tenens - Potsdam, NY

Position Overview


Seeking an experienced, Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializing in Gastroenterology for a full-time locum tenens opportunity in Potsdam, New York, beginning January 4, 2027.


The provider will deliver comprehensive gastroenterology and internal medicine care to adult patients, including clinical evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions, medication management, patient education, and coordination of specialty consultations.


This position offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no call responsibilities. Candidates must have an active New York NP license, at least three years of recent clinical experience, and proficiency with Epic EMR.

Assignment Details

• Specialty: Gastroenterology
• Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Location: Potsdam, NY
• Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
• Start Date: January 4, 2027
• Contract Duration: 26 Weeks / Approximately 6 Months
• Positions Available: 1
• Practice Setting: Hospital-Based Gastroenterology / Internal Medicine
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Patient Population: Adults
• EMR: Epic
• Call Requirements: None

• Workdays: Monday-Friday
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Shift Length: 8 Hours
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Weekend Coverage: None Specified
• Call: None
• Block Scheduling: Not Available
• Meal Break: 30 Minutes

• Patient Population: Adults
• Average Patient Volume: Approximately 14-18 Patients
• Patients With Acute and Chronic Gastrointestinal Conditions
• Patients Requiring Gastroenterology Evaluation and Follow-Up
• Patients With Complex Medical Conditions
• Patients Requiring Medication Management and Specialty Referrals

• Provide Comprehensive Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Care
• Evaluate Patients With Acute and Chronic Gastrointestinal Conditions
• Perform Medical Assessments and Clinical Examinations
• Diagnose and Manage Gastroenterology-Related Medical Problems
• Develop Individualized Treatment Plans
• Prescribe and Monitor Medications Within Scope of Practice
• Order and Interpret Appropriate Diagnostic Studies
• Evaluate Patient Responses to Treatment
• Provide Preventive Care and Patient Education
• Educate Patients and Families Regarding Conditions and Medications
• Coordinate Consultations With Other Medical Specialties
• Refer Complex or High-Priority Cases to Collaborating Physicians
• Provide Appropriate Medical and Emergency Interventions
• Document Evaluations, Diagnoses, Treatments, Referrals, and Outcomes
• Maintain Accurate Coding and Clinical Documentation
• Follow Evidence-Based Clinical and Regulatory Standards
• Collaborate With Physicians and Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams

• Hospital-Based Gastroenterology Practice
• Adult Patient Population
• Approximately 14-18 Patients Per Provider
• Physician and Nurse Practitioner Support
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Support
• Anesthesia Support for Procedures
• Epic EMR
• Pyxis Medication Dispensing System
• No Floating Requirements Specified

• Gastroenterology Patient Assessment
• Acute and Chronic GI Disease Management
• Internal Medicine Clinical Evaluation
• Medication Prescribing and Monitoring
• Diagnostic Testing and Interpretation
• Patient Education and Preventive Care
• Specialty Consultation and Referral Coordination
• Emergency Medical Intervention
• Clinical Documentation and Coding Compliance
• Multidisciplinary Care Collaboration

• Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner - Required
• Active New York NP License - Required at Submission
• Minimum 3 Years of Recent Clinical Experience - Required
• At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Gastroenterology - Required
• BLS Certification Through AHA or RQI - Required
• Epic EMR Experience - Required
• Strong Knowledge of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
• Experience Managing Adult Patients With Acute and Chronic Conditions
• Ability to Prescribe and Monitor Medications Within Scope of Practice
• Strong Clinical Assessment and Decision-Making Skills
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Ability to Work Collaboratively With Physicians and Nursing Staff
• Compliance With Clinical Documentation and Patient Safety Standards
• Residents and Fellows Are Not Eligible

• Updated, Agency-Branded Curriculum Vitae
• Active New York NP License
• Nurse Practitioner Board Certification
• Current AHA or RQI BLS Certification
• Documentation of At Least 3 Years of Recent Clinical Experience
• Epic EMR Experience Confirmation
• Complete and Current Employment History
• Explanation of Employment Gaps of 30 Days or Longer
• Physician Statement for Any Malpractice History, Regardless of Case Outcome
• Candidate Email Address and Phone Number
• Confirmation of Full-Time Availability
• Earliest Available Start Date

• Active New York License Required at Submission
• Board Certification Verification
• BLS Certification Verification
• Recent Clinical Experience Review
• Epic EMR Proficiency Confirmation
• Complete Work History Review
• Malpractice History Review, if Applicable
• Clinical Competency and Hospital Privileging Review
• Orientation Provided Before Assignment