Trauma Service APP (PA/NP) – Locum Opportunity Summary

Position: Trauma Service Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP).
Start: Urgent need – Immediate coverage.
Setting: Level II Trauma Center.
Schedule: PM Shift (3:00 PM – 1:00 AM).

Coverage Dates Needed:

Sept 4–6.
Oct 7.
Oct 11–14.
Oct 18–21.
Oct 24–29.

Role Overview:
Seeking an experienced Trauma/Critical Care APP to provide coverage on the Trauma Service. Provider will support the trauma surgeon on call and manage trauma patients, including assessments, treatment plans, procedures, patient education, admissions, discharges, and coordination of care.

Responsibilities:

Perform patient histories, physical exams, assessments, and treatment planning.
Manage trauma patients throughout hospitalization.
Order and interpret labs, imaging, therapies, and treatments.
Perform procedures including laceration repair, wound care, chest tube management, central lines, arterial lines, fracture management, and other trauma procedures.
Assist with admissions, documentation, referrals, and discharge planning.
Provide patient and family education.

Patient Volume:

Trauma Service census: approximately 20–25 ICU patients per provider daily.
Few to no pediatric trauma patients.
Support one trauma surgeon on call.
One additional Trauma APP covers day shift (7 AM–5 PM).

Requirements:

PA or NP with Trauma/Critical Care experience.
Active California license.
- NPs must have CA NP furnishing number.
- PAs must complete CA Controlled Substance Education Course (CSEC).
NCCPA or ANCC Certification.
Active BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and DEA.
Must be actively working at a TJC-accredited hospital.
Clean malpractice/background preferred.
Local candidates preferred.

EMR: Cerner Care B.

Credentialing: Approximately 15–30 days after receipt of completed application.

Travel: Preferred lodging available; local providers preferred.

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