Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

Join a physician-led locum tenens team that understands what providers need to be successful. At ATC Locums, you ll work directly with experienced physicians and recruiters who are committed to transparent communication, strong clinical partnerships, and exceptional provider support.

We re seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide General Surgery coverage for an extended maternity leave assignment in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Assignment Dates

• Start: ASAP (as soon as credentialed).
• End: October 23.
• Coverage while someone is out on materinity leave.

Position Details

• Monday Friday.
• Approximately 8:00 AM 4:00 PM.
• 40 hours per week.
• No nights, no weekend call, and no overtime.
• Acute Care / Emergency General Surgery (EGS) service.
• Clinic, inpatient rounding, and surgical consults.
• Optional OR participation for providers who are interested.

Daily Responsibilities

• Round on approximately 8 10 patients.
• Evaluate 3 5 surgical consults per day.
• See clinic patients per day.
• Clinic schedule is typically 1 2 days per week, with the remainder spent in the hospital.

Requirements

• Must reside in Tennessee.
• Active Tennessee NP or PA license required.
• General Surgery experience strongly preferred.
• BLS and DEA required.

Why ATC Locums?

• Physician-led organization.
• Personalized recruiter and physician support.
• Transparent communication throughout your assignment.
• Malpractice coverage provided.
• Opportunities for ongoing assignments nationwide.