Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Trauma Surgical Services (Night Shift)

**Shift Details

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• Schedule:
• Night shift from 6:00
• PM to 6:00 AM, operating on a 7 on/7 off rotation.
• Availability: Multiple weeks open starting from August 2026.
• Employment
• Type: Full-time, focused entirely on inpatient care with no outpatient responsibilities.

**Role Overview

**Key Responsibilities

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• Respond promptly to all Trauma activations and emergencies.
• Conduct admissions and consults for trauma, general surgery, and urology cases.
• Facilitate admissions for colorectal, thoracic, and orthopedic services as needed.
• Serve as the first contact for inquiries from nursing regarding inpatient surgical specialties.
• Perform bedside procedures, including but not limited to chest tube placements, central and arterial line insertions, and laceration repairs.
• Co-manage patients in the ICU and other critical care settings.

**Certifications and Licensure Requirements

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• AHA-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• AHA-approved Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification required prior to the conclusion of the orientation period.

**Education Requirements

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• Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• A minimum of one year of experience in surgical specialties is preferred; however, new graduates will be considered for this position.