Locums Trauma Surgery NP/PA — Level I Trauma Hospitalist, High-Acuity, $125/hr (Robbinsdale, MN)

Level I adult trauma center (also cares for pediatrics) in Robbinsdale, MN seeks an experienced locum Trauma Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as a trauma hospitalist rounder in a high-acuity environment.

Compensation

• $125 per hour

Schedule & coverage

• 10-hour day shifts: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• In-house coverage only; no external/at-home call

Clinical responsibilities

• Primary role: trauma hospitalist rounder managing admitted trauma patients independently (no hospitalist service)
• Respond to ED for trauma alerts and participate in trauma activations
• Provide intermittent ED consults and perform procedures as indicated
• Daily rounding, comprehensive patient management, and coordination of admissions/discharges
• Collaborate with trauma surgeons, ICU teams, nursing, and ancillary services
• Accurate, timely documentation in Epic
• Participate in guideline-based care and required non-clinical tracking

Patient volumes

• Non-ICU: typically 10–14 admitted patients to round on daily
• ICU: approximately 6 patients
• ED admissions/consults: 2–15 patients per 24-hour period

Preferred procedures (strongly preferred, not all required)

• Non-invasive ventilation management (BiPAP/CPAP)
• Mechanical ventilation management
• Chest tube insertion
• Central venous line placement
• Arterial line placement
• Suturing minor lacerations

Minimum qualifications

• Board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Active Minnesota license
• Current ACLS, PALS, and ATLS

Location

• Robbinsdale, MN — near Minneapolis with access to metro resources and local community amenities