Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Inpatient and OR Coverage in South Carolina

Job description

About the facility

This facility operates as a Level 1 trauma center providing comprehensive orthopedic trauma surgery services. The hospital maintains dedicated OR access, ICU capabilities, and emergency department support with established protocols for managing complex orthopedic trauma cases. The facility provides 24-hour coverage capabilities to support continuous patient care.

About the facility location

South Carolina offers a range of experiences across history, nature, and culture. Notable destinations include historic sites, coastal wildlife areas, and cultural venues, alongside outdoor activities on the state's islands and waterways. The state presents options suited to a variety of interests, from family-oriented attractions to boat cruises and cultural tours.

About the clinician's workday

The nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive orthopedic trauma surgery coverage with day shifts from 6am to 2pm on weekdays and 24-hour call shifts on weekends. Responsibilities include managing Level 1 trauma cases with OR coverage, ICU rounding, hospital rounding, overnight call coverage, and post-operative visits. The clinician will deliver ED support, consultations, and post-operative care for orthopedic trauma patients with an average daily volume of 20 patients. ACLS or ATLS certification and experience with reductions and wash out procedures are required for this role.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 20 patients per day
• Support staff: ED support, consults and post op care; Support - RN.
• Patient population: All Ages
• Call ratio/schedule: 24 call shift on the weekend
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes

Your dedicated recruiter

Madison Foster

Call / Text: (678) 501-2669
Email: mafoster@locumtenens.com

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