Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery Atlanta, GA 30328

Immediate on-site locum tenens opportunity for a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner in Atlanta, GA 30328. This advanced practice provider role offers OR-only surgical support, a steady weekday schedule, and no outpatient clinic responsibilities in a busy North Atlanta healthcare setting.

Overview

This on-site locum tenens opportunity in Atlanta, GA 30328 offers a steady operating room schedule in a desirable North Atlanta location with convenient access to dining, shopping, parks, and the broader metro area. It is a strong fit for an experienced Nurse Practitioner with general surgery or surgical assisting experience who enjoys a collaborative surgical team, a high-volume case mix, and the satisfaction of making a direct impact every day.

Job Details

• Role: Locum tenens Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery
• Location: Atlanta, GA 30328
• Setting: On-site operating room and surgical services support
• Start Date: August 5, 2026
• End Date: December 31, 2026
• Duration: Approximately 21 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $3,270-$3,880 per week
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM, with possible rotating weekends
• Shifts Per Week: 5 daytime shifts, with possible rotating weekends
• Shift Duration: Approximately 9 hours (7:30 AM-4:30 PM)
• Extended Hours/Call: Some case days may run into the early evening; no call expected
• Patient Volume: Approximately 10 patient encounters per shift
• Case Volume: Approximately 90-110 scheduled non-urgent cases per week
• Scope: OR-only surgical support; no outpatient clinic responsibilities
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60 days

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in general surgery, surgical assisting, or a related operating room setting
• Current Nurse Practitioner (NP) license
• Board certification or board-eligible status required
• Current BLS certification required
• Comfort working in a fast-paced operating room (OR) environment with multiple surgical specialties
• Experience across orthopedics, OB/GYN, urology, or ENT is a plus
• Flexibility for rotating weekends and occasional extended hours
• Strong communication, teamwork, and procedural support skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operating room on scheduled surgical cases, with general surgery as the top priority
• Support additional OR case types including orthopedics, OB/GYN, urology, and ENT as needed
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, scrub techs, circulating RNs, and CRNAs to maintain efficient case flow
• Provide dependable OR support during the weekday schedule, with occasional evenings and rotating weekends as needed
• Focus exclusively on OR-based responsibilities; no outpatient clinic duties
• Contribute to safe, efficient, team-oriented care throughout each surgical day

Apply now to join a collaborative Atlanta surgical team and take the next step in your locum tenens Nurse Practitioner career in Georgia.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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