Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description

Join an esteemed trauma care team in Minnesota as a dedicated Nurse Practitioner in Trauma/Surgical Critical Care. This is a locum tenens position within a Level I Trauma Center that caters to both adults and pediatrics. You will primarily function as a trauma hospitalist rounder with some responsibilities in the Emergency Department. This role offers flexible scheduling with a primary focus on trauma care within the hospital setting.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital
• Start Date: May – July (ASAP)
• Schedule: Days; potential for full-time work
• Patient Population: All Ages, primarily adult and adolescent
• Location: Minneapolis, MN
• Stipends: Mileage reimbursement for local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the trauma hospitalist rounder and respond to ED for trauma alerts.
• Conduct procedures such as non-invasive vent management, ventilation management, chest tube insertion, central line, arterial line, and suturing minor lacerations.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and daily rounds without hospitalist assistance.
• Work autonomously with supervision available from a staffed Trauma Surgeon.

Qualifications

• Board Certified (ACNP, AGNP, PA-C)
• Valid Minnesota License at time of submission
• ATLS, PALS, ACLS certifications
• DEA certification
• Minimum 1 year of practice as an APP in an inpatient setting, ideally with trauma, ICU, or orthopedics experience
• A Self-Query NPDB report is required

Working Hours

• Days; up to full-time work
• No on-call duties

Skills

• Strong autonomous practice skills in the hospital setting
• Expertise in trauma and surgical critical care
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR system
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills

Join our team in providing exceptional care to a diverse patient population in a dynamic and rewarding setting.