Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery
Cookesville, TN
ATC West Healthcare Services
Days
$140-150/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- ShiftDays
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Description
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 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, a 247-bed regional medical center 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 15–20 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
Employer
ATC West Healthcare Services
About ATC West Healthcare Services
At ATC West Healthcare Services, we believe healthcare shouldn’t feel transactional. It should feel supportive, reliable, and built around you.
For over 30 years, we’ve partnered with nurses and healthcare professionals across California to provide flexible work opportunities that fit your lifestyle and career goals. Whether you’re looking for per diem shifts, travel assignments, or long-term placements, our team is here to make the process simple and seamless.
What sets ATC West apart is our hands-on, relationship-first approach. You’re not just a name in a system, you’re part of our community.
We offer:
- Flexible scheduling that works for you
- Competitive pay and weekly compensation
- Dedicated support from a real team that knows your name
- Opportunities across hospitals, clinics, behavioral health, and more
We also believe connection matters beyond the workplace. That’s why we host in-person community events. From Nurses Week celebrations and local meetups to appreciation gatherings, giving you the chance to connect, unwind, and build relationships with fellow healthcare professionals.
We’re available 24/7/365 because we know healthcare doesn’t stop, and neither do you.
At ATC West, you focus on patient care, we’ll take care of the rest
Cookeville, TN
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