Locums Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

A leading 495-bed acute care hospital in West Texas is seeking a Locums Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Trauma & Acute Care Surgery team within a high-volume, Level II Trauma Center. This program is undergoing continued growth and will support a new surgical residency program launching July 2026, offering a dynamic clinical and academic environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced APP who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting and values a collaborative, team-based approach to patient care.

 

Program Highlights:

• Level II Trauma Center
• 495-bed full-service acute care hospital

Anticipated Annual Volumes:

• Trauma Activations: 1,618
• Trauma Admissions: 1,006

Acute Care Surgery (ACS) Operative Volume: 473

• Active development of a residency training program (launching July 2026)
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary care model with strong hospital support

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Board Certified (e.g., ANCC, AANP, NCCPA)
• Active or eligible for Texas licensure
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in trauma, acute care surgery, emergency medicine, critical care, or a related high-acuity setting preferred
• ATLS certification (or willingness to obtain) required