(NP) Nurse Practitioner - Trauma/Burn/Surgery - 141961

UC San Diego/UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in Trauma/Burn/Surgery to provide full clinical support for inpatient services. The NP will educate students and staff, coordinate care across teams, and develop policies for surgical patients.

Under supervision of the Surgery Chair, the NP will manage trauma resuscitation, plan treatments for critically ill patients, and participate in QA programs. A cover letter is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• California RN license, NP license, and Furnishing License Certification.
• Current Acute Care NP Certification (AGACNP or ACNP).
• BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire, with a commitment to obtain ART within six months.
• Minimum one year of recent NP experience in critical care, acute surgery, or trauma.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, general medicine, emergency and critical care medicine.
• Ability to perform history and physical examinations and treat surgical patients.
• Knowledge of operating room standards and techniques.
• Ability to use Swan-Ganz catheters and other monitors.
• Ability to document medical assessments clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides education to NP students, medical students, interns, residents, and fellows.
• Functions as liaison to counselors, social workers, and clinic staff.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for surgical patient care.
• Provide comprehensive clinical support in inpatient services and trauma resuscitation.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate treatments for critically ill and injured patients.
• Participate in quality assurance programs.

Skills

Critical care

Trauma care

Inpatient care

Emergency medicine

Education of NP students

Education

Nurse Practitioner program graduate

California RN license

California NP license

Furnishing License Certification

Acute Care NP Certification (AGACNP/ACNP)

BLS and ACLS certifications

Tools

Swan-Ganz catheters

Central venous pressure monitors

ECG machines

Medical computer systems

Job description

Payroll Title: NURSE PRACT 2

Department: Surgery

Hiring Pay Scale: $84.59 - $118.37 / Hour

Worksite: Hillcrest

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: NX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Nights, 12-Hour shifts, Sunday-Saturday

#141961 (NP) Nurse Practitioner - Trauma/Burn/Surgery

Initial Review Date: Fri 10/30/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/27/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

Under the direction of the Chair of the Department of Surgery or a designated attending, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions as a provider of patient care in the fields of trauma, general surgery, and burn care. Provides full clinical support in the management of inpatient services. Develops and provides education to NP students, medical students, interns, residents, and fellows. Functions as liaison to counselors, social workers, research nurses, and other clinic support staff. Develops and implements policies and procedures related to the management of surgical patients.

The Nurse Practitioner will function as a provider of patient care in the fields of trauma, general surgery, burn surgery, and vascular surgery. The goal is to:

• Provide comprehensive clinical support in the management of inpatients, trauma resuscitation, and consultations.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate health care treatments for critically ill and injured patients.
• Develop and provide patient education.
• Participate in quality assurance programs.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and Furnishing License Certification.
• Current Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certification (AGACNP or ACNP).
• BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire, with a commitment to obtain ART within six months of hire date.
• Minimum one (1) year of recent work experience as a licensed NP in critical care, acute surgery, or trauma.
• Theoretical background in: anatomy, physiology, general medicine, pulmonary, emergency and critical care medicine, management of common diseases, concepts of medicine and surgery, therapeutics including pharmacology, counseling techniques, and interpersonal dynamics.
• Ability to perform initial history, and physical examination, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action. Must have experience in treating and evaluating surgical patients.
• Knowledge of operating room standards and techniques.
• Skill to operate appropriate medical equipment, i.e., Swan-Ganz catheters, central venous pressure monitors, electrocardiograph machines, cardiac defibrillator, transducer systems, digital read-out equipment, and medical computer systems.
• Knowledge of all types of treatment and modalities necessary for the patient's care and well-being, and the skill in recording nursing/medical assessment findings accurately and completely.
• Knowledge necessary for instructing housestaff, medical students, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel in all aspects of surgical care.
• Ability to serve a large volume of patients rapidly and effectively on a walk‑in or appointment basis, within set time limits.
• Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment.
• Ability to maintain detailed medical information in an organized and easily retrievable manner.
• Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data, and progress notes, as well as policies, procedures, and protocols for patient care management.
• Ability to properly counsel patients and families, particularly in delicate or death and dying situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other health care personnel.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships and communications with physicians in-charge, laboratory personnel, and members of the health care team.
• Ability to write orders regarding the execution of inpatient and outpatient plans of treatment.
• Ability to assess the daily status and progress of patients and report this effectively to the physician in-charge and other medical care personnel associated with the patient.
• Skill at providing clear written, verbal, and telephone communication with a wide variety of people.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.
• Recent experience as an independent provider.
• Recent acute care trauma experience