JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Liver and Pancreas Surgery
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Atlanta GA
Service Setting: Hospital-Based Surgical Specialty Practice
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 12/29/2025 04/30/2026 (ASAP start preferred)
Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00a 5:00p (40 hours per pay period)
COVERAGE DATES
December 29 2025 April 30 2026 (ongoing coverage for volume increase and leave vacancy)
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Patient Volume/Census: Increased surgical volume
Admissions: Yes
Rounding: Included as part of surgical service
Phone Consults: Included
Case Mix: Liver and pancreas surgical patients pre-operative and post-operative management
FACILITY INFORMATION
Office Equipment Available: Standard clinic and hospital resources
Specialty Backup Available: Liver and pancreas surgical team
Support Staff Available: Surgical specialists and clinical support staff
Reason for Coverage: Volume increase and provider leave vacancy
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Overtime Terms: Daily overtime after 24 hours; weekly overtime after 40 hours
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Pre-operative patient evaluations
Post-operative surgical follow-up
Inpatient and outpatient surgical care coordination
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Georgia Nurse Practitioner license
Board: Certified Nurse Practitioner
DEA: As required by facility
Certifications: As required by facility
Experience: Surgical NP experience preferred hepatobiliary or pancreas experience strongly preferred
Other Qualifications: Ability to manage high-volume surgical service and collaborate with specialty surgeons
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide clinical support for liver and pancreas surgical services
Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient care
Coordinate care plans with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams
Participate in weekday clinic and hospital coverage
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation