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Emdego Provider Partners lists this Obstetrics Nurse Practitioner opportunity in elizabeth, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
OB/GYN First Assist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Locum Tenens) Union County, New Jersey
Hours Weekly 12-Hour & 24-Hour Shift Options Zero Call Obligations
Are you a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with surgical first-assist expertise seeking a stable, full-time locum tenens contract in northern New Jersey? A major 554-bed acute-care medical center in Union County is seeking six full-time Advanced Practice Providers to support its high-volume Obstetrical Services department. Featuring 36 to 40 hours per week, flexible 12-hour or 24-hour shift options, block scheduling potential, and zero call responsibilities, this assignment offers exceptional clinical continuity and strong lifestyle balance.
The Opportunity Step into a collaborative, multidisciplinary care model working alongside an onsite OB attending physician and Certified Nurse Midwife across labor units and surgical suites.
Clinical Scope: Deliver comprehensive obstetrical floor care and surgical first-assist support, including:
Providing primary Labor & Delivery coverage and managing postpartum patient care
Managing OB/GYN emergency department consultations
Serving as first assist for scheduled GYN surgeries and scrubbing into acute obstetrical procedures as needed
Utilizing the facility's EMR system for order entry and patient documentation
The Schedule & Shift Structure: Full-time weekly commitment (36 to 40 hours per week ; minimum of three 12-hour shifts weekly).
Shift Options: 12-hour and 24-hour shifts available across days, nights, and weekends.
Block Scheduling: Block schedules may be considered for dedicated travel providers.
Call Obligations: Zero call required.
Clinical Support Model: One APP scheduled per shift, collaborating directly with an on-duty OB attending physician and Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM).
Candidate Requirements Interested candidates must include verified surgical first-assist case logs and active New Jersey licensure.
Degree & Certification: Licensed Nurse Practitioner (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA); APNs must hold a current RNFA / First Assist Certification .
Licensure: Active, unencumbered New Jersey State License required at the time of submission.
Clinical Experience: Proven experience in OB/GYN, Labor & Delivery, and surgical first-assisting.
Availability: Full-time availability with flexibility to cover days, nights, and weekends.
If you re ready to step into a key OB/GYN surgical and labor role in northern New Jersey with guaranteed full-time hours and zero call, let s get your application started today. Apply now to connect with our recruitment team!
Worksite address
elizabeth, NJ, 07201, US
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