Trauma & Acute Care Surgery NP II (Inpatient)

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner II in Surgery to deliver inpatient and ambulatory care across Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. You will participate in sign-outs, perform evaluations, and coordinate complex care with surgical teams within an ACS-verified center.

The role requires California NP and RN licenses, a furnishing license with DEA, and ongoing certification in ACLS/PALS/ATLS. Minimum trauma/critical care experience is needed.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current, active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse license.
• Current, active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner license; Furnishing license and DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Collaborate with trauma/burn/critical care teams to coordinate patient care.
• Perform trauma resuscitations and surgical consultations.
• Ensure accurate medical histories, exams, labs, and patient education.
• Discharge planning, orders, and follow-up communication with teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Medical instruction & documentation

Customer service skills

Clinical reasoning

Education

Nurse Practitioner program completed

CA RN license

CA NP license + Furnishing license & DEA

Job description

UCI Health seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner II in Surgery to deliver inpatient and ambulatory care across Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. You will participate in sign-outs, perform evaluations, and coordinate complex care with surgical teams within an ACS-verified center.

The role requires California NP and RN licenses, a furnishing license with DEA, and ongoing certification in ACLS/PALS/ATLS. Minimum trauma/critical care experience is needed.