Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Trauma Surgical Services(NightShift)

77 consultants; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

77 consultants seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide inpatient surgical coverage during night hours, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, on a 7 on/7 off rotation at a Midland, Michigan hospital.

This full-time role involves managing trauma, general surgery, and urology cases, initiating admissions, and performing bedside procedures, with collaboration from another APP.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
• BLS, ACLS and ATLS certifications are required.
• Experience in surgical specialties preferred; new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide night coverage for surgical specialties across the hospital.
• Respond to trauma activations and emergencies.
• Conduct admissions and consults for trauma, general surgery, and urology.
• Co-manage ICU patients and perform bedside procedures.

Skills

Trauma management

Critical care teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

BLS certification

ACLS certification

ATLS certification

Job description

Shift Details:

• Schedule: Night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, operating on a 7 on/7 off rotation.
• Availability: Multiple weeks open starting from August 2026.
• Employment Type: Full-time, focused entirely on inpatient care with no outpatient responsibilities.

Role Overview:

• Provide comprehensive coverage for various surgical specialties across the hospital during night hours.
• Collaborate with an additional Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to ensure a cohesive approach to patient management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly to all Trauma activations and emergencies.
• Conduct admissions and consults for trauma, general surgery, and urology cases.
• Facilitate admissions for colorectal, thoracic, and orthopedic services as needed.
• Serve as the first contact for inquiries from nursing regarding inpatient surgical specialties.
• Perform bedside procedures, including but not limited to chest tube placements, central and arterial line insertions, and laceration repairs.
• Co-manage patients in the ICU and other critical care settings.

Certifications and Licensure Requirements:

• AHA-approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• AHA-approved Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification required prior to the conclusion of the orientation period.

Education Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• A minimum of one year of experience in surgical specialties is preferred; however, new graduates will be considered for this position.