Locums Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Locums Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join 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 trauma environment and is comfortable functioning as a trauma hospitalist rounder with broad 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 (not all 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 outside Minneapolis, Robbinsdale offers convenient access to a major metro area while maintaining a close-knit community feel, with excellent dining, parks, and cultural amenities nearby.