Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - General/Other in Connecticut
Listed on 2026-08-11
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Nursing
Emergency Medicine, ICU Nurse, Travel Nurse
Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery
- General/Other in Connecticut
Locum Jobs Online Connecticut, US
3 DAYS AGO
Full Time
Nurse Practitioner | Surgery
- General/Other
Location: Connecticut
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
Locum Jobs Online is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified General Surgery NP in Connecticut!
We are seeking a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day assignment with our client in Connecticut, starting Oct 5, 2026. This role involves night shifts from 5pm-6am, where you will focus on comprehensive patient care, including consults, rounding, and actively assisting the on-call surgeon with emergency procedures and managing a wide range of surgical cases.
Responsibilities and Duties- Provide night shift coverage from 5pm-6am, including consults and rounding.
- Actively assist the on-call surgeon with various surgical duties.
- Perform bedside procedures and assist with trauma resuscitations alongside emergency surgeons.
- Manage vascular emergencies, including ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) and acute limb ischemia.
- Address acute abdomen cases such as appendicitis, bowel obstructions, perforated ulcers, and acute cholecystitis.
- Handle trauma cases like stab wounds, gunshot wounds, motor vehicle crash injuries, and blunt force trauma.
- Assist with emergency intubations and the placement of chest tubes.
- Apply traction, reduce joint dislocations, and manage acute fracture splinting.
- Perform access and monitoring procedures, including placing central venous lines, arterial lines, and large-bore peripheral IVs.
- EMR System:
Epic - Board Certification in Surgical Critical Care required
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
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