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Position Type
Moonlighting
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Job description
A Level III trauma center in the Brighton, Colorado area needs general and trauma surgeons for 24-hour call coverage, starting in late December 2026. Top pay for each 24-hour call shift, with callbacks paid hourly. The coverage is mostly weekends, which suits a surgeon who wants to work a few shifts a month alongside their own practice. The assignment runs at least 3 to 6 months, likely 6 to 12, and could extend through mid-2027 and beyond. Your flight, rental car, and lodging are covered.
Job Responsibilities
24-hour general surgery and trauma surgery call at a Level III trauma center. A typical shift brings 8 to 10 inpatients to round on, 4 to 5 surgeries, and 5 to 6 consults, across adult and geriatric patients. You perform the typical general and trauma surgery procedures. Epic EMR.
Qualifications
Board certified in general surgery. ATLS. Comfortable covering Level III trauma call. A Colorado license is strongly preferred. Standard hospital credentialing applies.
Working Hours
24-hour call shifts, primarily Thursday or Friday through Sunday or Monday, with inpatient rounding. Coverage starts in late December 2026.
Skills
24-hour call shifts, primarily Thursday or Friday through Sunday or Monday, with inpatient rounding. Coverage starts in late December 2026.