🚑 Trauma Surgeon – Locums Opportunity in NC!

Job description

Start Date: ASAP or March 2, 2026
End Date: Ongoing
Coverage Type: Scheduled Shifts + Optional Call
Setting: Inpatient

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Trauma Surgeon to join our inpatient trauma service. This locums position offers both daytime and nighttime coverage with the flexibility to take optional call. The ideal candidate is skilled, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a high-acuity environment.

Schedule

Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (10.5 hours)

Night Shift: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (13.5 hours)

Monthly Shifts: 14 twelve-hour equivalent shifts

Work Details

Support Staff:

Days:

1 attending surgeon for floor rounding + ED call

1 attending surgeon in ICU

2–3 APPs for floor rounding + ED call

2–3 residents across the service

Nights:

1 attending surgeon covering ICU, floor, and ED

1 APP for floor + ED

2–3 residents supporting ICU + ED

1–2 Trauma Nurse Leads

Patient Volume: ~35 patients per day shared among providers

EMR: Cerner PowerChart

Required Skills:

Tube thoracostomy

Central venous catheter placement

Arterial line placement (preferred)

Qualifications

Board-certified or board-eligible in Trauma Surgery / General Surgery with Trauma experience

Active state license (or ability to obtain)

Comfortable managing high-acuity trauma cases in an inpatient setting