Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Trauma in Minneapolis, MN

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Trauma Location: Minneapolis, MN Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 11/23/2026

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Trauma Surgery PA in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55422!

We are seeking a Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment starting May 4, 2026, in Minnesota. The client is looking for a skilled professional to manage 10-hour shifts (7a-5p), focusing on responsibilities such as non-invasive and ventilation management, chest tube and line insertions, suturing, responding to trauma alerts, facilitating discharges, ER admissions, and comprehensive daily patient rounding.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Non-Invasive Vent Management (bipap/cpap)
• Ventilation Management
• Chest Tube Insertion
• Central Line
• Arterial Line
• Suturing Minor Lacerations
• Responding to the ED for Trauma Alerts
• Facilitating Discharges
• ER Admissions
• Daily rounding and management of all conditions – our client does not use hospitalists, requiring full capability to attend to all patient conditions.

Additional Information

• EMR: Epic

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. 

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. 

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team! 

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