Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

Locum Nurse Practitioner - Surgery & Trauma Redding, CA


Are you seeking a rewarding locum opportunity at a top-tier Level II Trauma Center? Join a leading facility in Redding, CA, offering flexible scheduling, competitive hourly pay, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in trauma care. Work with a dedicated team and start your assignment as early as August 8, 2026.
Quick Facts

• Location: Mercy Medical Center, Redding, CA
• Start Date: 08/08/2026
• Schedule: Multiple dates, including September 4-6; October 7; October 11-14, 18-21, 24-29 (PM shift, 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.)
• Shift: 10 hours (PM shift)
• Hours/Week: Varies per schedule
• Employment Type: Locum/Temporary
• Licenses/Certifications: CA license required; ACLS, ATLS, PALS preferred
• Experience: Trauma/Critical Care experience preferred; surgical assist verifications required for assisting roles

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: Competitive, based on experience and role complexity
• Benefits:
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Medical benefits (W-2)
  • Referral bonus program
  • Paid sick time (per law)
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements

What You ll Do

• Take patient histories, conduct physical exams, and develop diagnoses
• Review and revise treatment plans following state and federal guidelines
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic and therapeutic tests
• Recognize urgent situations and initiate life-saving procedures
• Counsel patients on health management, medications, and lifestyle
• Assist with admissions, maintain accurate medical records, and coordinate patient care
• Support trauma surgeries as a surgical first or second assist with documented training or proven competence
• Assist in robotic surgeries as a bedside assistant in accordance with certification requirements

What You Need

• Required:
  • CA license (or eligible)
  • Experience in trauma or critical care settings
  • Ability to support trauma services with surgical assistance training/documentation
• Preferred:
  • Certification in trauma or surgery-based skills
  • Prior experience in Level II trauma centers or emergency care

About the Assignment
Join a busy Level II Trauma Center that handles approximately 20-25 ICU trauma patients daily. As part of a skilled team, you'll provide essential trauma and emergency care, supporting one trauma surgeon and managing patient flow in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The facility offers a supportive setting with a collaborative team committed to excellence in trauma and surgical care.


VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply