Acute Care Emergency Surgery Advanced Practice Provider, PRN

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Capital Region Health seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Acute Care Emergency Surgery (ACES) team in Largo, Maryland, on a PRN basis. This role offers exposure to trauma, acute care surgery, procedures, and operating room activity.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, perform histories and exams, rounds, orders, and assist in the OR, while supporting continuity of care for critically ill patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and licensure for Maryland.
• ARC-PA accredited PA program graduate with NCCPA certification.
• Active Maryland medical license (MBP) or nursing license (MBON) as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• Participate in daily patient rounds.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory testing.
• Develop initial diagnoses and treatment plans with physicians.
• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care to critically ill patients.
• Coordinate and communicate care with attending physicians, consulting services, and families.
• First assist in the operating room.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and ongoing care.
• Assist with continuity and coordination of care across surgical services.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Prioritization

Procedural skills

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Current NCCPA certification

Active Maryland license – Board of Physicians

Completion of Acute Care NP program

Active Maryland license – Board of Nursing

Job description

Job Requirements

Join a High-Acuity, Collaborative Surgical Team University of Maryland Capital Region Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Acute Care Emergency Surgery (ACES) team in Largo, Maryland, on a PRN basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an APP who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and enjoys the variety of trauma, acute care surgery, procedural care, and the operating room. Our ACES APPs work alongside a multidisciplinary team providing care across trauma and acute care surgery, with opportunities to support urology, plastics, vascular, and thoracic surgery as needed.

Flexible PRN Scheduling

PRN APPs may provide coverage through:

• 25-hour shifts
• 11-hour day shifts
• Minimum commitment of two clinical shifts per quarter

Our PRN APPs are trained to support all aspects of the ACES service, helping ensure consistent clinical coverage while becoming an integral part of the surgical care team.

What You'll Do

Working collaboratively with attending physicians and the broader care team, you will provide comprehensive care to acutely and critically ill surgical patients throughout their hospitalization.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations
• Participate in daily patient rounds
• Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory testing
• Develop initial diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with physicians
• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care to critically ill patients
• Coordinate and communicate care with attending physicians, consulting services, nursing teams, patients, and families
• Perform advanced bedside procedures in accordance with approved privileges, including procedures such as central line and chest tube placement
• First assist in the operating room
• Educate and counsel patients and families regarding treatment plans and ongoing care
• Assist with continuity and coordination of care across surgical services
• Perform duties consistent with the provider's collaboration agreement, delineation of privileges, and applicable Maryland Board standards

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an APP who is comfortable working in a dynamic clinical environment and can confidently manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional patient care.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to independently organize, prioritize, and manage a demanding patient workload
• Confidence working with critically ill and complex surgical patients
• Strong procedural and clinical skills
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and consistent follow-through
• Ability to collaborate successfully with physicians, APPs, nurses, consultants, and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to patient safety, professionalism, mutual respect, and continuous quality improvement

Professional Growth & APP Leadership

At UM Capital Region Health, APPs are valued members of the clinical team. Opportunities extend beyond bedside care and may include participation in:

• APP Council and service-line meetings
• Continuing education and professional development
• Organizational and clinical committees
• Training and education initiatives
• Mentorship of fellow APPs and other learners
• Quality and patient-safety initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

Physician Assistants

Bachelor's degree required

Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program

Current NCCPA certification

Active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Physicians

Nurse Practitioners

Bachelor's degree and prior RN experience

Completion of an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program

Active Maryland license through the Maryland Board of Nursing

Additional Requirements

Minimum of one year of Emergency Department, General Surgery, or Trauma experience preferred

BLS and ACLS certification required

ATLS certification preferred

Must successfully complete credentialing through the UM Capital Region Health Medical Staff Office

Must meet all applicable Maryland Board of Physicians or Maryland Board of Nursing requirements and procedural protocols

Compensation is commensurate with clinical experience.

Bring Your Experience to UM Capital Region Health

If you're an experienced Acute Care NP or PA looking for a flexible PRN opportunity that keeps you engaged in trauma, acute care surgery, advanced procedures, and the operating room, we'd love to connect.

Join a collaborative surgical team where your expertise, clinical judgment, and ability to step into high-acuity situations can make an immediate impact on patient care.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.