Job Description
Rewarding Locum Tenens Trauma Surgery APP Opportunity in a Supportive North Carolina Community (j-230276) Embrace a Diverse Trauma Caseload and Collaborative Team Environment (ASAP – Ongoing) Are you a skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant specializing in Trauma Surgery seeking a locum tenens opportunity to contribute your expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment near Casar, North Carolina? We are actively searching for a dedicated APP to join our team and deliver high-quality care to trauma patients across various settings. This exciting position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team: Comprehensive Trauma Care: Manage a diverse caseload of trauma patients across the emergency department, stepdown units, and medsurg floors (average 10-15 patients daily). Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside a robust team, including attending surgeons, residents, and trauma nurse leaders, ensuring comprehensive patient support 24/7. Daily staffing includes: Daytime: 1 attending surgeon for floor rounding and ED call, 1 attending surgeon in the ICU, 2-3 APPs for floor rounding and ED call, and 2-3 residents. Nighttime: 1 attending surgeon for ICU, floor, and ED, 1 APP for floor and ED, 2-3 residents for ICU and ED. Trauma nurse leads support all areas 24 hours a day. Procedural Expertise: Utilize your skills to perform essential procedures, including chest tubes (both open and pigtail), central lines, arterial lines, and laceration repairs. Streamlined Workflow: Utilize the Cerner Powerchart electronic medical record system to maintain accurate and efficient patient documentation. Active License Required: Must hold a valid North Carolina license to practice. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Certification Required. Temporary Commitment: This locum tenens position offers a flexible 3-month commitment. A Growing Community: This locum tenens opportunity is situated in a thriving community offering a high quality of life near Casar, North Carolina. Immerse yourself in a supportive environment while providing vital trauma care to the local population. Ready to Take the Next Step? If this locum tenens opportunity sparks your interest, we encourage you to reach out for further details. Please note: This advertisement is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Specific details and contact information will be provided upon inquiry.