University of Maryland Medical System·Largo, Maryland
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute surgical patients while supporting inpatient consults and perioperative care. Collaborate with attending surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient flow and high-quality surgical outcomes.
Bring Precision, Leadership, and Momentum to High-Acuity Surgical Care—Every Day Shift Matters Are you an Advanced Practice Provider who thrives in fast-paced surgical environments where clinical expertise, teamwork, and decisive action directly shape patient outcomes? Join the Acute Care Emergency Surgery team at University of Maryland Capital Region Health as a Day Shift NP/PA and play a critical role in delivering high-quality, time-sensitive surgical care. This is an opportunity to work at the center of acute surgical services during peak clinical hours—collaborating closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to manage complex, high-acuity patients.
Why This Role Stands Out Day shift role focused on high-impact acute care surgery services Manage a diverse range of urgent and emergent surgical patients Work alongside experienced acute care surgeons and APP colleagues Gain exposure to complex inpatient surgical cases and perioperative care Practice at the top of your license in a highly collaborative environment Be part of a mission-driven team focused on safe, timely surgical intervention
What You'll Do Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute surgical patients during day operations Support inpatient surgical consults and ongoing surgical service coverage Assist in perioperative care, including pre- and post-operative management Collaborate with attending surgeons on treatment plans and clinical decision-making Coordinate care across disciplines to ensure seamless patient flow and outcomes Maintain accurate, timely documentation and clinical communication
Why Join Us At University of Maryland Capital Region Health, we are building a forward-thinking acute care surgical program designed to elevate outcomes and expand access to high-quality care. Our teams are collaborative, highly skilled, and committed to delivering excellence in every patient interaction. If you’re looking for a dynamic surgical environment where your daytime work directly drives patient outcomes and system impact—this is the role for you.
Work Experience Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with active Maryland licensure (or eligibility) Prior experience in acute care, surgery, emergency medicine, or hospital-based practice preferred Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex inpatient cases Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered surgical care
$128,187.07-$169,209.48, based on years of relevant experience.
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Market context
In Maryland, advanced-practice openings in trauma, critical care, and acute surgery tend to draw steady interest because hospitals need clinicians who can step into high-acuity settings with minimal ramp-up. These roles are competitive when employers want a master’s-prepared nurse practitioner with active Maryland licensure, recent specialty experience, and current BLS and ACLS credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit against the original job description, then tailor your application to highlight your most relevant acute-care experience.
