Perm - Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Trauma

Job description

Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center (Tertiary Referral Center)

Shift: Night Shift (NOC) 19:00 – 07:30

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (No Locums)

Position Overview
Operating as an Inpatient Trauma Nocturnist, you will manage complex surgical patients with high autonomy while collaborating with 24/7 on-site Trauma Surgeons and a robust APP cohort.

Clinical Responsibilities

Trauma & Emergency Surgery: Deliver comprehensive TACS services, including assessments, diagnostic interpretation, and acute treatment plans for trauma and emergency general surgery (EGS) patients.

Inpatient Management: Primarily manage high-acuity patients across the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), stepdown units, and trauma floors.

Surgical Support: Assist trauma surgeons with bedside procedures and stabilization during surgical emergencies.

Documentation & Safety: Ensure 100% compliance with medical staff bylaws and safety standards using Epic EMR.

Leadership & Growth: Participate in the Office of Advanced Practice (OAP) for dedicated APP mentorship, leadership development, and involvement in clinical committees.

Submission & Experience Requirements

Experience: Minimum two (2) years of trauma surgery experience OR completion of a Surgical APP Fellowship is highly preferred. (No fresh graduates).

Education/Cert: Graduate of an accredited NP program (Master’s degree). Board Certification by ANCC or AANPCB is [REQUIRED].

Licensure: Unrestricted Colorado State License (or multi-state compact) in hand.

• Shift Type :Nights
• No call