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

SUNY Oneonta; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in northern New Jersey is looking for a Certified Nurse Midwife or Nurse Practitioner to provide locum OB/GYN coverage. This position involves managing patient care with responsibilities including monthly checks and call shifts. Candidates must be board certified and possess the required certifications. The opportunity offers travel and expense coverage to explore the natural beauty of the area during off time.

Benefits

Paid travel & expenses

Qualifications

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
• BLS and ACLS certification mandatory.
• One year of OB/GYN experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide locum OB/GYN coverage including monthly checks.
• Complete 24-hour call shifts managing patient volume.
• First-assist in OB/GYN procedures (if needed).

Skills

Knowledge of Anatomy

Knowledge of Physiology

Knowledge of Pathology

Patient Care Excellence

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner 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.