Locum tenens: OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Opening in Northern NJ

Paragon Health Partners; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A facility in northern New Jersey is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife or Nurse Practitioner for locum OB/GYN coverage, offering flexible call shifts and a chance to explore nature during downtime. Ideal candidates should possess strong clinical skills, board certification, and relevant work experience.

Benefits

Paid travel & expenses

Qualifications

• Must hold an active New Jersey state license as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Minimum one year of OB/GYN experience.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide locum OB/GYN coverage in a northern New Jersey facility.
• Handle 15-22 patients per day with no procedures involved.
• Serve as first-assist and participate in patient checks.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Board Certified

Graduate from accredited program

Job description

Description

Job #

JN -062025-71801

Target Start Date

8/11/2025

Target End Date

12/31/2025

Responsibilities

A facility in northern New Jersey that has an opening for a Certified Nurse Midwife or Nurse Practitioner to provide locum OB/GYN coverage.

Opening Highlights:

• Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, 7a-7a
• Patient Volume: 15-22 per day
• Cases: Monthly OB checks, easy annual exams, UTIs, vaginitis; no procedures
• Will serve as first-assist
• Must be board-certified
• Paid travel & expenses

During your time off, explore nearby state parks and nature preserves, relax in a lakeside park or paddle a quiet waterway, and catch a concert or theatrical performance at a historic theater.

If you would like to learn more, please apply.

Qualifications

• Board Certified
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Active unencumbered Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner New Jersey state license
• Graduate from a fully accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• One year of work experience as a OB/GYN experience
• One year of EMR experience

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

Requirements:

COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.