Locums Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Company: Northeast Healthcare Recruitment
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are seeking anexperienced Locums Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant tojoin a Level I Adult Trauma Center that also cares for pediatric patients in Robbinsdale,Minnesota. This role is ideal for an APP who thrives in a high-acuity traumaenvironment and is comfortable functioning as a trauma hospitalist rounder withbroad clinical responsibility. Compensation: $125 Per Hour Schedule & Coverage - Shift Length: 10-hour shifts (7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) - Call Ratio: No call – in-house coverage only Clinical Role - Primarily function as a trauma hospitalist rounder - Intermittent ED consults, trauma activations, and procedures - Opportunities for trauma critical care responsibilities for APPs with appropriate experience - No hospitalist service utilized—APP must be fully capable of managing all patient conditions independently Patient Volume - Non-ICU: 10–14 admitted patients to round on daily - ICU: Approximately 6 patients - Admissions/ED Volume: 2–15 patients per 24 hours Responsibilities - Respond to the ED for trauma alerts - Perform daily rounding and comprehensive patient management - Manage ER admissions and facilitate safe, timely discharges - Collaborate with trauma surgeons, ICU teams, nursing, and ancillary services - Document all care accurately and efficiently in Epic - Participate in guideline-based care and required non-clinical tracking expectations Preferred Procedures (notall required, but strongly preferred) - Non-invasive ventilation management (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, and ATLS required Located just outsideMinneapolis, Robbinsdale offers convenient access to a major metro area whilemaintaining a close-knit community feel, with excellent dining, parks, andcultural amenities nearby.

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