Night Trauma Nurse Practitioner — Level 1 Center

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland is seeking a Trauma Night Nurse Practitioner to deliver direct overnight trauma care in a high-acuity Level 1 center. You will work with Trauma Surgery attendings, residents, and multidisciplinary teams to assess, stabilize, and manage trauma patients, ensuring high-quality care across the trauma service.

Role emphasizes independent evaluation, rapid response to activations, and collaboration for operative and non-operative plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited master's degree program for AGACNP or ACNP or equivalent grandfathered certification.
• National certification through ANCC or AACN.
• Licensure as NP and RN through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Eligibility for federal DEA registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• ATLS certification obtained within 180 days of hire.
• Additional advanced life support certifications as applicable within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Trauma attending physicians, surgical residents and Trauma APPs for overnight trauma care.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments with labs, imaging, and clinical data to plan treatment.
• Respond to trauma activations and stabilize high-acuity patients per ATLS guidelines.
• Independently evaluate changes in clinical status and escalate care when needed.
• Perform bedside procedures for trauma patients and provide overnight management across the trauma service.
• Coordinate pre- and post-operative management with surgical teams.
• Document orders and care plans timely; assist with disposition and coordination of care.
• Promote patient and family education, advocacy, and engagement throughout care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Overnight patient care

Team collaboration

ATLS certification

DEA registration eligibility

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (AGACNP/ACNP) or equivalent

Job description

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland is seeking a Trauma Night Nurse Practitioner to deliver direct overnight trauma care in a high-acuity Level 1 center. You will work with Trauma Surgery attendings, residents, and multidisciplinary teams to assess, stabilize, and manage trauma patients, ensuring high-quality care across the trauma service.

Role emphasizes independent evaluation, rapid response to activations, and collaboration for operative and non-operative plans.