Nurse Practitioner - TACS (PRN)

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus Health in Hagerstown, Maryland is seeking a highly skilled Trauma Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team. The role involves providing exceptional care to patients with acute and critical injuries, performing procedures, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of clinical experience in a high-acuity setting and possess advanced clinical skills. A collaborative and supportive workplace culture awaits you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in trauma, critical care, emergency, or acute care surgery.
• Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner license and current RN license are mandatory.
• Candidate must possess strong procedural skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage trauma and emergency general surgery admissions and consults.
• Perform daily rounding on patients and write progress notes.
• Collaborate closely with trauma surgeons and emergency physicians.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Strong procedural skills

Effective teamwork

Education

Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (Master’s required)

National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Trauma Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team. In this fast-paced role, you will provide exceptional care to patients with acute and critical injuries, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in our busy Level III Trauma Center. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, demonstrates advanced clinical skills, and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Manage trauma and emergency general surgery admissions and consults
• Perform daily rounding on patients
• Write progress notes and coordinate follow-up care
• Efficiently plan and coordinate patient discharges
• Perform procedures including central line placement and chest tube insertion
• Collaborate closely with trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, and the broader healthcare team

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (Master’s required; Doctorate preferred)
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in trauma, critical care, emergency, or acute care surgery (highly desirable)
• Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner license and current RN license
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
• Strong procedural skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, team-oriented environment

Our Culture

At Meritus, we foster a collaborative and caring environment where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, listen, and support one another. From warm welcomes to hospitality-driven closures, we live by our motto: Happy to Help.