Job Title: Surgical Nurse Practitioner (SNP)
Location: Buffalo, Minnesota
Schedule: 10:00PM – 6:30AM x 5
Term: 24-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $107 – $115/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Surgical Nurse Practitioner (SNP) for a locum tenens assignment in Buffalo, Minnesota. These positions are 24-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a Surgical Nurse Practitioner (SNP):
• Provide orthopedic patient care services as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner covering a 6-8 month military leave contract
• Work Monday through Friday with a rotating schedule including OR days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday), clinic day (Wednesday), and administrative day (Friday), 7:00am–4:30pm
• Perform morning rounds and occasional weekend coverage as needed
• See 20–25 orthopedic patients per clinic day, including adolescent and adult patient populations
• First assist in the OR for total joint replacements, fracture repairs, foot/ankle, shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist, and general orthopedic procedures
• Apply casts, splints, and DME (durable medical equipment) as clinically indicated
• Administer joint injections as part of orthopedic patient management
• Utilize EPIC Excellian EMR system for clinical documentation and charting
• Maintain active Minnesota license as a Physician Assistant (MN Board of Medical Practice) or Nurse Practitioner (Minnesota Board of Nursing)
• Maintain current DEA and CSR credentials
• Maintain current BLS Tier 1 – Basic Life Support certification (required within 180 days)
• Maintain active Physician Assistant certification through NCCPA or equivalent Nurse Practitioner certification (ANCC or equivalent) within specialty upon hire
• Collaborate with 1 clinical support staff member on designated clinic days
• Adhere to facility policies, procedures, and compliance documentation requirements
Benefits for a Surgical Nurse Practitioner (SNP):
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Comprehensive Professional Malpractice Insurance
- 24/7 Recruitment Support
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
