Nocturnal Surgical Oncology NP/PA - 7 on/7 off

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Division of Surgery for nocturnal coverage in surgical oncology. You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary oncology program within the state-of-the-art cancer center.

The role emphasizes acute care, patient safety, and timely decision-making during after-hours, with a 7 on / 7 off schedule from 7:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• MSN or graduate degree from an accredited PA program.
• Current Florida licensure, or eligibility for licensure, as an APRN or PA.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• 1–2 years of APP experience in surgery, critical care, hospital medicine, or acute inpatient setting.
• Oncology or surgical specialty experience is valued; strong acute care skills welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line overnight coverage for adult inpatients across designated surgical specialties.
• Serve as the primary overnight APP contact for clinical needs and escalations to on-call surgeons.
• Perform bedside assessments, initiate evaluation and management within scope, escalate when needed.
• Support PACU-to-floor handoffs and postoperative orders; participate in morning handoffs.
• Assist with overnight admissions and consults, including documentation and care coordination.
• Provide after-hours outpatient triage for established surgical patients using protocols.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Collaboration

Acute care experience

Oncology interest

Education

MSN or PA program graduate

Job description

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Division of Surgery for nocturnal coverage in surgical oncology. You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary oncology program within the state-of-the-art cancer center.

The role emphasizes acute care, patient safety, and timely decision-making during after-hours, with a 7 on / 7 off schedule from 7:00 p.m.