We areseeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for afull-time locum tenens Trauma/General Surgery opportunity in Midland, Michigan.This is an ongoing inpatient assignment with a consistent 7-on/7-off nightschedule and no call responsibilities.
PositionHighlights - Setting: Inpatient
- Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off
- Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Monday-Sunday)
- No call
- Holiday coverage required only if it falls during your scheduled work week
- Ongoing assignment
ClinicalResponsibilities - Manage inpatient admissions and consults for trauma, general surgery, and urology
- Respond to Level I and Level II trauma activations
- Perform admissions, history & physicals, and surgical consults
- Serve as the first-call provider for inpatient surgical services, including:
- General Surgery
- Trauma
- Orthopedics
- Urology
- Colorectal Surgery
- Evaluate trauma and general surgery patients and collaborate with the on-call surgeon
- Manage urology admissions and consults
- Assist with Foley catheter troubleshooting, continuous bladder irrigation, and bedside urologic procedures
- Board surgical cases as appropriate
RequiredProcedural Skills Candidatesmust be proficient in: - Suturing
- Central line placement
- Arterial line placement
- Chest tube placement
Qualifications - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with Trauma and General Surgery experience
- Active Michigan license (required)
- Current ACLS and ATLS certifications from the American Heart Association
