Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facilityin California

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC seeks a Nurse Practitioner for night shift coverage in a Level II Trauma Center, covering inpatient and ER trauma services. You will manage patient care, perform histories and exams, and help develop treatment plans.

The role requires board-certified NP credentials and trauma care experience, with duties including orders, documentation, and referrals as needed.

Qualifications

• Board-certified NP with trauma care experience.
• Willing to work night shifts in inpatient and ER settings.
• Competent in trauma nursing documentation and orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide night shift coverage in in-patient and ER trauma service.
• Take patient histories, perform exams, and diagnose.
• Order studies and therapies, and adjust plans as needed.
• Document records and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Trauma care

Night shift

Patient assessment

Education

Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-NP-CA
• Title: NP
• Dates Needed: September - December
• Shift Type: Night Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient;ER
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This 266-bed facility operates as a Level II Trauma Center providing inpatient and emergency trauma surgery services. The hospital maintains established clinical protocols and dedicated staffing to support high-acuity trauma care across inpatient and ER settings. Locum tenens coverage is utilized to supplement the existing team and ensure continuity of trauma surgery services.

About the Facility Location

The region surrounding this assignment offers clinicians access to a range of coastal and outdoor activities, including opportunities for beachfront recreation and exploration of local green spaces. The area provides a mix of cultural, recreational, and dining experiences suited to a variety of interests, along with year-round access to regional attractions.

About the Clinician's Workday

The trauma surgery nurse practitioner will provide night shift coverage across inpatient and ER settings at a Level II Trauma Center, with no call responsibilities required. Responsibilities include monitoring, managing, and discharging patients on the trauma service; taking patient histories; performing physical examinations; and making assessments and diagnoses. The clinician will initiate, review, and revise treatment and therapy plans; order diagnostic studies, therapeutic diets, and ancillary services; and recognize situations requiring immediate physician attention, instituting necessary life-sustaining treatment procedures. Additional duties include instructing and counseling patients on matters pertaining to their physical and mental health, completing pertinent medical record documentation, and facilitating appropriate referrals to health facilities and community resources.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: One Trauma NP/PA working day shift (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No