Trauma Nurse Practitioner - High-Acuity Care Leader

NPACE; Salinas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Natividad in Monterey County is seeking a Hospital Nurse Practitioner to join the Trauma Services Department. The role provides independent, high-acuity care for seriously ill or injured patients under established protocols.

Requirements include an active California RN and Acute Care NP license, an active DEA number with furnishing authority, ATLS certification within 6 months of hire, and 3–5 years of trauma NP experience.

Qualifications

• CA RN and Acute Care NP license required; must obtain CA license before start.
• Furnishing number and valid DEA number/cert required.
• ATLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• NP training program leading to licensure per CA BRN.
• Three to five years of NP experience in high-acuity trauma care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity trauma patient care with independence under protocols.
• Assess, diagnose and manage complex trauma patients in the hospital setting.

Skills

Trauma care

Clinical judgement

Independent practice

High-acuity care

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

CA BRN licensure

Job description

Natividad in Monterey County is seeking a Hospital Nurse Practitioner to join the Trauma Services Department. The role provides independent, high-acuity care for seriously ill or injured patients under established protocols.

Requirements include an active California RN and Acute Care NP license, an active DEA number with furnishing authority, ATLS certification within 6 months of hire, and 3–5 years of trauma NP experience.