Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery

Job Description

HPA Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner General Surgery for a locum tenens job in Neptune City, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: General Surgery
• Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 2 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens

Position Overview\n\n

A high-volume outpatient surgical oncology program in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a 4-month locum tenens assignment. This role offers a Monday–Friday, flexible daytime schedule with no call, working alongside a strong team of surgeons and APPs.

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This coverage supports the program during a staffing transition period, following the resignation of two APPs. Clinicians will enjoy a structured, team-based outpatient setting with full support.

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  Estimated Total Earnings Over Contract: ~$90,000

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  Pay Ranking: Top 12% nationally for surgical oncology APP locums

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  Schedule: Monday – Friday, flexible daytime hours

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  Call: None

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  Setting: Outpatient clinic (Hope Tower Neptune)

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  Team Structure: 2 attending physicians + 1–2 APPs on site daily

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  Support: Full clinical and administrative support team

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  Telehealth: Not required

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  Facility Type: Academic medical center

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  Travel: Prepaid

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  Malpractice: Covered by HPA Healthcare

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  Orientation: Included and billable

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  Contract Length: 4 months

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  Previous outpatient surgical oncology or surgical specialty experience preferred

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  Comfort managing post-operative follow-up, clinic visits, and patient education

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  Strong teamwork and communication skills in a multi-provider environment

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  EMR proficiency required

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  Conduct surgical oncology clinic visits, follow-ups, and pre-/post-operative care

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  Collaborate closely with surgical attending physicians and other APPs

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  Support patient education, care coordination, and treatment planning

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  Contribute to efficient clinic flow and patient access

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HPA Healthcare Job ID #3052. Posted job title: General / Oncology Surgery Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner

About HPA Healthcare

About HPA Healthcare

Proudly Joint Commission Certified, HPA Healthcare is a woman and minority owned company based in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina; we’re all about connecting talented clinicians with hospitals and clinics across the country. Our founders started the company because they saw how tough it can be when patients don’t have quick access to care. They truly believe that every patient deserves compassionate, timely care—and that belief is what drives us every day.

We’re here to help clinicians like you make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families, so that everyone gets the care they need, when they need it.

Our Mission

At HPA Healthcare, our mission is simple: do the right thing for patients—always. We are committed to improving patient outcomes by bridging healthcare access gaps with skilled, compassionate clinicians who excel in diverse populations and clinical settings. By fostering trust with patients, supporting families, and collaborating with care teams, we empower our clinicians to deliver the high-quality, patient-centered care that every individual deserves.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Life insurance