About this opportunity
General Healthcare Resources, Inc. lists this Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – General Surgery & Adult Trauma Locum Tenens in Dallas, TX opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join our Dallas, Texas healthcare team as an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner supporting inpatient general surgery and adult trauma patients. This on-site locum tenens opportunity is ideal for a Nurse Practitioner who enjoys collaborative surgical care, inpatient consultations, rounding, and guiding patients through the preoperative and postoperative process. Located in the desirable 75230 area of North Dallas, this position offers convenient access to excellent dining, shopping, cultural attractions, and the energy of the greater Dallas metropolitan area.
Locum Tenens Job Details
Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,270–$3,870
Position Type: Locum tenens contract
Location: Dallas, Texas
Setting: On-site inpatient general surgery and adult trauma consultation service
Start Date: May 6, 2026
End Date: August 26, 2026
Duration: Approximately 16 weeks, with possible continued coverage
Schedule: Every Saturday and Sunday; 12-hour day shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Support: Nursing staff and collaboration with supervising surgeons
Patient Population: Adult general surgery and trauma patients
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Job Requirements
At least 1 year of recent clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an inpatient surgical, trauma, or closely related setting
Acute Care Adult Nurse Practitioner certification
Board certification or board eligibility
Active Texas Nurse Practitioner license
Current ATLS certification
Ability to provide inpatient consultation coverage for adult general surgery and trauma patients
Comfort with basic bedside procedures, including dressing changes and drain management
Strong communication and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
General Surgery Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities
Provide inpatient consultations for adult general surgery and trauma patients
Perform patient evaluations, follow-up assessments, and preoperative and postoperative consultations
Round with surgeons and contribute to coordinated daily care plans
Manage inpatient admissions and discharges
Perform routine bedside care, including dressing changes and drain management
Collaborate with multiple supervising surgeons and the nursing team
Support a variable and potentially busy patient volume while maintaining high-quality, timely patient care
No first-assist or operating room duties are expected
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees.
Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors.
Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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