Locums Trauma Surgery APP (NP/PA) — Level I Trauma Hospitalist, $125/hr, 10-hr Days

Join a busy Level I adult trauma center (pediatric patients also cared for) in Robbinsdale, MN, as a locums Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This role suits an experienced APP who enjoys high-acuity work, functions independently as a trauma hospitalist rounder, and is comfortable managing a wide range of clinical responsibilities.

Compensation

• $125 per hour

Schedule & coverage

• 10-hour shifts (7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
• In-house coverage only; no additional call

What you’ll be doing

• Serve primarily as a trauma hospitalist rounder, providing comprehensive daily management for admitted patients
• Respond to ED trauma alerts and provide intermittent ED consults and trauma activations
• Perform procedures as needed and document all care in Epic
• Manage ER admissions, coordinate safe and timely discharges, and work closely with trauma surgeons, ICU teams, nursing, and ancillary services
• Participate in guideline-based care and required non-clinical tracking
• For experienced APPs, opportunities exist to take on trauma critical care responsibilities

Typical patient volume

• Non-ICU: round on 10–14 admitted patients daily
• ICU: approximately 6 patients
• Admissions/ED volume: 2–15 patients per 24-hour period

Procedures we prefer (not all required)

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

Minimum requirements

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

About Robbinsdale
Just outside Minneapolis, Robbinsdale gives you easy access to a major metro area while keeping a smaller-community feel. You’ll find great dining, parks, and cultural amenities nearby.