Orthopedic Trauma PRN -Physician Assistant or RNFA Nurse Practitioner

University of Colorado Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice

Wellness benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

UCHealth in Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Trauma PRN Physician Assistant or RNFA Nurse Practitioner to join the team. The ideal candidate will work in a rotational schedule, including weekdays, weekends, overnights, and days, with first assist responsibilities and RNFA prerequisites for NP applicants.

The role supports Memorial Hospital locations and prioritizes high-quality patient care in a dynamic orthopedic trauma setting, with a focus on flexible PRN coverage and

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies is required.
• Unrestricted Colorado PA license is required.
• PA-C certification (NCCPA) is required for hire and maintained.
• DEA permit to prescribe is required.
• Prescriptive authority as appropriate, per medical staff privileges.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate privileges.
• BLS certification required.

Skills

First Assist experience

BLS certification

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Colorado

Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) by NCCPA

Master's degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANCC or AANPCB)

Unrestricted NP license or compact privileges

Tools

RNFA certification

DEA permit to prescribe

Prescriptive authority

Unrestricted medical staff membership

Job description

Job Title

Orthopedic Trauma PRN -Physician Assistant or RNFA Nurse Practitioner

Job URL

https://careers.uchealth.org/jobs/17801902-orthopedic-trauma-prn-physician-assistant-or-rnfa-nurse-practitioner

Location

Colorado Springs

Category

Advanced Practice Providers

Job Type

PRN

Requisition ID

376450

Date Posted

06/01/2026

Job Description

At UCHealth, our mission is simple - to improve lives. That starts with you. We improve lives through fresh ideas, innovative approaches and an unwavering commitment to world-class care.

UCHealth Medical Group and the Orthopedic Trauma team, located in Colorado Springs, CO are ready to welcome an experienced Physician Assistant or RNFA Nurse Practitioner to their team. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, interested in working PRN and focused on excellent patient care. At UCHealth, we believe each person is extraordinary, and together, we make extraordinary possible.

Position Details:

• This position requires flexibility as the needs of the department can change
• Rotational schedule of weekdays, weekends, overnights, days, and combo.
• First Assist experience required
• Nurse Practitioners must have their RNFA certification
• This is a PRN position
• Experience with reductions/splitting required
• Locations: Memorial Hospital Central, Printer's Park Medical Plaza, and Memorial Hospital North

We know how fast the world of healthcare is changing, and we push ourselves to stay ahead of the curve. The UCHealth Medical Group is physician led and employs nearly 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers who aim to anticipate and address patients' every health need. We call on providers in every career stage and specialty to lead and provide direction for the future of healthcare at UCHealth.

This position will be open for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until a top candidate is identified.

We are unable to support visa candidates for this position.

Minimum Requirements

Requirements for Physician Assistants

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.
• Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) issued by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice.
• Eligible to provide services reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
• Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from either the Health and Human Services/Office of Inspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administration's (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges.
• Prescriptive authority as appropriate, per medical staff service privileging process.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Requirements for Nurse Practitioners

• Full or provisional prescriptive authority eligibility is required. Provider must apply for prescriptive authority as a condition of employment.
• Master's degree in Nursing and graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) is required for hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice or compact privileges under the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact agreement
• Unrestricted medical staff membership, with appropriate practice privileges
• Full prescriptive authority
• Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe all medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice.
• Eligible to provide services reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid.
• Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusion from either the Health and Human Services/Office of Inspectors General (HHS/OIG) or the General Services Administration's (GSA) List of Parties Excluded from Federal Programs.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Salary Range (USD)

The pay range for this PRN position is $57.50 -$75.38 per hour + a 12% pay differential. If applicable, a quality and/or productivity bonus may be offered.

Benefits

• Paid malpractice.
• Wellness benefits and employee discount programs.
• Eligible to participate in the 403(b) retirement plan.

Company Description

UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system that delivers the highest quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. UCHealth includes 33,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, southern Wyoming and western Nebraska. With University of Colorado Hospital on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus as its academic anchor and the only adult academic medical center in the region, UCHealth is dedicated to providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. Offering more than 150 clinic locations, UCHealth provides extensive community benefits and pushes the boundaries of medicine through advanced treatments and clinical trials, improving health through innovation.