Locums Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — Level I Trauma Center (Robbinsdale, MN)

Level I adult trauma center (also treats pediatric patients) in Robbinsdale, MN seeks an experienced locum APP to function as a trauma hospitalist rounder in a high-acuity trauma environment.

Compensation

• $125/hour

Schedule & Coverage

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

Clinical Responsibilities

• Serve primarily as trauma hospitalist rounder
• Respond to ED for trauma alerts and perform intermittent ED consults and procedures
• Daily rounding and comprehensive inpatient management (admissions, stabilization, disposition)
• Manage patients independently; no separate hospitalist service
• Collaborate with trauma surgeons, ICU teams, nursing, and ancillary services
• Accurate, efficient documentation in Epic
• Participate in guideline-based care and required non-clinical tracking

Patient Volume

• Non-ICU: 10–14 admitted patients to round on daily
• ICU: ~6 patients
• Admissions/ED volume: 2–15 patients per 24 hours

Preferred Procedures (strongly preferred, 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

Requirements

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

Location

• Robbinsdale, MN — just outside Minneapolis with easy access to metro resources and local amenities.