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Nurse Practitioner - TACS (PRN)

Meritus Health·Washington County, Maryland

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Manage trauma and emergency general surgery admissions while performing daily patient rounding and clinical procedures. Coordinate follow-up care and patient discharges in collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Trauma Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team. In this fast-paced role, you will provide exceptional care to patients with acute and critical injuries, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in our busy Level III Trauma Center. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, demonstrates advanced clinical skills, and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

  • Key Responsibilities
  • Manage trauma and emergency general surgery admissions and consults
  • Perform daily rounding on patients
  • Write progress notes and coordinate follow-up care
  • Efficiently plan and coordinate patient discharges
  • Perform procedures including central line placement and chest tube insertion
  • Collaborate closely with trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, and the broader healthcare team

Requirements

  • Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (Master’s required; Doctorate preferred)
  • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in trauma, critical care, emergency, or acute care surgery (highly desirable)
  • Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner license and current RN license
  • National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
  • Strong procedural skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, team-oriented environment

Our Culture At Meritus, we foster a collaborative and caring environment where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, listen, and support one another. From warm welcomes to hospitality-driven closures, we live by our motto: Happy to Help.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Washington County, Maryland
Posted
Apr 21, 2026
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Meritus Health

Meritus Health, Western Maryland’s largest health care provider, is located at the crossroads of Western Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The mission of Meritus Health is to improve the health of the region by providing the best...

Salary listed on 90 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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