Locums Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Locums Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide coverage in Redding, California. This opportunity offers a hands-on role in trauma and surgical patient care with responsibilities that include patient assessment, procedural care, surgical assisting, and collaboration with the supervising physician and multidisciplinary care team.

Compensation: $140 Per Hour

Schedule

Shift: PM Shift

Hours: 3:00 PM–1:00 AM

Responsibilities

Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, develop assessments and diagnoses, and initiate or modify treatment plans within scope of practice

Manage trauma and surgical patients, including ongoing evaluation, treatment, and coordination of care

Order and interpret diagnostic studies, laboratory testing, imaging, and therapeutic services as appropriate

Recognize and respond to urgent or emergent clinical situations and initiate life-saving treatment when necessary

Perform and assist with bedside and surgical procedures within credentialed privileges

Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and ongoing care

Facilitate admissions, referrals, discharge planning, and coordination with appropriate healthcare facilities and community resources

Prescribe and administer medications and medical devices as permitted by state law and scope of practice

Complete accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic medical record

Provide first or second surgical assist under the supervision of an approved supervising physician

Assist with robotic-assisted surgery as a bedside assistant, when appropriately credentialed and trained

Required Clinical Skills & Procedures

Experience and competency are required in procedures including:

Local anesthesia

Laceration repair, including intermediate repairs

Dressing changes

Drain and suture removal

Superficial wound debridement and wound closure

Basic management of non-displaced fractures

Fracture reduction with minimal to moderate displacement

Reduction of simple dislocations

Removal of superficial foreign bodies

Hemostasis and packing placement/removal

Incision and drainage

Cervical spine clearance

Chest tube insertion and removal

Arterial line insertion

Central line insertion

Partial-thickness burn management involving less than 10% of body surface area

Additional Details

EMR: Cerner Care B

Requirements

Active California NP or PA license

Active DEA

Current ACLS and ATLS certifications

Trauma surgery, acute care surgery, or relevant surgical experience strongly preferred