🚑 High Paying Locum -Trauma Surgery APP Locum – Robbinsdale, Minnesota MF

This high-impact locum opportunity is ideal for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who thrives in inpatient trauma care and enjoys working with a collaborative surgical team.

You’ll function as a trauma hospitalist rounder, playing a vital role in the care of patients across a wide range of conditions — all in a Level I trauma setting.

✨ Why This Role Stands Out

• 💼 High-paying locum role with competitive compensation
• 🏥 Work in a Level I Trauma Center
• 👩‍⚕️ High level of autonomy with 24/7 trauma surgeon backup
• 🧠 Diverse, high-acuity case mix
• 📅 Up to full-time coverage available

🏥 Practice Setting

This role is primarily inpatient trauma service coverage, with opportunities to assist in emergency and procedural care.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Daily rounding and management of admitted trauma patients
• Acting as attending-level provider for inpatient conditions
• Responding to trauma alerts in the Emergency Department
• Facilitating admissions and discharges
• Occasional ED consults and trauma activations

You’ll be an essential part of keeping trauma care flowing efficiently and safely.

🩺 Patient Volume

• 10–14 non-ICU patients per day
• 6 ICU patients when covering critical care
• 2–15 admissions per 24 hours depending on service needs

🔧 Preferred Clinical Skills

While not all procedures are required, experience with the following is highly valued:

• Ventilation management (including BiPAP/CPAP)
• Chest tube placement
• Central and arterial line insertion
• Suturing minor lacerations

💻 EMR

Epic documentation system.

🌟 Ideal Candidate

We’re seeking an APP who:
✔ Is Board Certified (ACNP, AGNP, or PA-C)
✔ Has at least 1 year of inpatient APP experience
✔ Has trauma, ICU, or surgical experience
✔ Is confident working autonomously in a hospital setting
✔ Holds ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
✔ Has an active Minnesota license