Advanced Practice Provider - General Surgery

Cooper University Health Care

Camden, New Jersey

Posted May 28 · Applications close May 28, 2027

Pay: Not posted
License: NP licenseActive New Jersey License; American Heart Association ACLS/BLS and CDS/DEA
Term: Permanent

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Certification: Board certification Nurse Practitioner or Board certification as Physician Assistant; Nurse Practitioner must have acute care certification.
Education: Master's Degree - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is required
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Also asks: USD $45.00
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Cooper University Health Care

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Cooper University Health Care is an academic medical center located in Camden, NJ, serving as South Jersey's only Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. The facility features 30 operating rooms and performs over 70 surgeries…

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About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings. Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services. Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U. S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore. Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

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ADVANCED PRACTICED PROVIDER (APP) - Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant - General Surgery - Camden, NJ Assume responsibility of the Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nursing Practitioner) and provides quality care to surgery patients across the continuum in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff and other members of the care team. Functions as a clinician, educator and researcher in the outpatient and inpatient settings. Serve as a significant member of the multidisciplinary health care team in the inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

Education Requirements

Master's Degree - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is required

License/Certification Requirements

Board certification Nurse Practitioner or Board certification as Physician Assistant; Nurse Practitioner must have acute care certification. Active New Jersey License; American Heart Association ACLS/BLS and CDS/DEA

Special Requirements

Scheduled Days / Hours: Full Time; night shift with weekend rotation. Salary Min ($) USD $45.00 Salary Max ($) USD $45.00

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In Camden, NJ

Camden, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $1,226/mo
Household income: $40,546/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Camden, NJ

NeighborhoodsWithin the city, Cooper Grant is a focal point for professionals and academics, offering historic charm, proximity to Rutgers University–Camden, and direct access to the waterfront and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Cramer Hill and Rosedale feature residential pockets, with Rosedale providing easy transit access via the 36th Street station and proximity to Dudley Grange Park. Other inland neighborhoods like Stockton, Whitman Park, Gateway, and Marlton reflect varied residential enclaves. Many professionals and healthcare workers choose to live just beyond city borders in walkable South Jersey suburbs along transit lines, including Collingswood, Westmont, and Haddonfield, or neighboring communities like Audubon, Haddon Heights, and Haddon Township.

Within the city, Cooper Grant is a focal point for professionals and academics, offering historic charm, proximity to Rutgers University–Camden, and direct access to the waterfront and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Cramer Hill and Rosedale feature residential pockets, with Rosedale providing easy transit access via the 36th Street station and proximity to Dudley Grange Park.

Other inland neighborhoods like Stockton, Whitman Park, Gateway, and Marlton reflect varied residential enclaves. Many professionals and healthcare workers choose to live just beyond city borders in walkable South Jersey suburbs along transit lines, including Collingswood, Westmont, and Haddonfield, or neighboring communities like Audubon, Haddon Heights, and Haddon Township.

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Getting aroundCommuting centers on major thoroughfares including Interstate 676 and Route 30, which intersect in north-central Camden and carry traffic directly across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge into Philadelphia and connect regionally toward Interstate 95. Public transportation is served by New Jersey Transit bus routes and rail connections such as the 36th Street station, facilitating movement between local neighborhoods, suburban towns, and central Philadelphia roughly five miles to the west.

Commuting centers on major thoroughfares including Interstate 676 and Route 30, which intersect in north-central Camden and carry traffic directly across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge into Philadelphia and connect regionally toward Interstate 95. Public transportation is served by New Jersey Transit bus routes and rail connections such as the 36th Street station, facilitating movement between local neighborhoods, suburban towns, and central Philadelphia roughly five miles to the west.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: homes.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored along the Delaware River and local waterways. Cramer Hill Waterfront Park stands out as a scenic highlight offering broad views of the Philadelphia skyline, while Wiggins Park and Cooper Point Park provide riverside paths and green space. The Ben Franklin Bridge Pedestrian Walkway, part of the extensive regional Circuit Trails network, invites walkers, runners, and cyclists to cross directly into Philadelphia. Inland, Dudley Grange Park features green lawns and picnic tables, and the Cooper River is a preferred destination for kayaking.

Outdoor recreation is anchored along the Delaware River and local waterways. Cramer Hill Waterfront Park stands out as a scenic highlight offering broad views of the Philadelphia skyline, while Wiggins Park and Cooper Point Park provide riverside paths and green space.

The Ben Franklin Bridge Pedestrian Walkway, part of the extensive regional Circuit Trails network, invites walkers, runners, and cyclists to cross directly into Philadelphia. Inland, Dudley Grange Park features green lawns and picnic tables, and the Cooper River is a preferred destination for kayaking.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: 6abc.com Source 2: camden.rutgers.edu Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: homes.com

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Camden, New Jersey presents a distinctive urban landscape defined by major institutional anchors, riverside renewal, and deep community roots across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. For healthcare workers taking positions in Camden, the city offers rich cultural assets along the Central Waterfront, including Adventure Aquarium, the Battleship New Jersey, and concerts at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Neighborhoods like Cooper Grant provide historic row-house living adjacent to Rutgers–Camden and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, while local landmarks like Donkey's Place and Nuanced Cafe deliver authentic character. Outdoor spaces like Cramer Hill Waterfront Park offer sweeping views of the Philadelphia skyline, with the Ben Franklin Bridge pedestrian path linking runners and cyclists between states. However, relocating professionals must navigate real urban tradeoffs: while waterfront pockets and community block parties thrive, inland neighborhoods face ongoing safety and infrastructure challenges. Consequently, many nurses choose between living in revitalizing city enclaves like Cooper Grant or settling in adjacent, transit-connected South Jersey towns like Collingswood and Westmont.

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Camden, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.