APP – Surgical Trauma ICU | 12-Hour Days | Asheville, NC

Job description

Contract Length: Ongoing

Important Requirement

Must have an active NC License AND NC DEA.
Candidates will not be considered without both.

Role Overview

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will serve a dedicated inpatient role within the Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (STICU), supporting the multidisciplinary critical care team in delivering continuous, high-quality care for complex surgical patients.

Responsibilities

Participate in multidisciplinary rounds with attending physicians, residents, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, PT/OT, case managers, and specialists

Document daily progress and interim notes

Perform invasive procedures (as credentialed), including:

Intubation, bronchoscopy, chest tube placement

Central & arterial line placement

Laceration repair

Complex wound care

Monitor patient progress and provide family education

Facilitate timely transfers and discharge planning

Support trauma, general surgery, vascular, neurosurgery, and other surgical sub-specialties

Function with a high degree of autonomy in patient management

Schedule

Shift: 12-hour days, 6a–6p

Coverage: 365 days per year, ensuring consistent STICU APP coverage

Requirements

Active North Carolina license & NC DEA (non-negotiable)

Prior Critical Care experience required

Strong collaborative and communication skills for cross-specialty team environment

Board Certification required

Practice Setting

Department: Surgical Trauma ICU (STICU)

Patient Population: Trauma, surgical subspecialties, critically ill adults

Location: Asheville, NC