Job Description
Join a high volume inpatient trauma surgery team at a Level 3 Pediatric Trauma Center. This Locum Tenens role supports a busy surgical service, performing both adult and pediatric procedures and consulting on up to 20 cases per month. Shifts are 12 hours long (7 am-7 pm or 7 pm-7 am) with two weeks of coverage each month, beginning in early January 2027.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient
- Start Date: 1 January 2027
- Schedule: Two weeks per month; 12 hour shifts (7 am - 7 pm or 7 pm - 7 am) - must be flexible for either shift type
- Patient Population: All Ages (Adult & Pediatric)
- Location: Richland, WA
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non local candidates
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive acute care as a trauma surgery APP, including pre operative assessment, intra operative assistance, and post operative management.
- Perform pediatric surgeries and assist with endoscopic appendectomies as needed.
- Consult on pediatric trauma cases, ensuring appropriate triage and coordination with the trauma team.
- Document all patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and ancillary staff.
Qualifications
- Active RN or NP license (or IMLC) in the state of Washington.
- DEA registration required.
- Board Certified in General Surgery (BC) - minimum certification required.
- Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
- Demonstrated competence in performing pediatric surgical procedures.
- Ability to obtain credentialing within a 90 day timeframe.
Working Hours
- 12 hours per shift, 7-14 shifts per month (approximately two weeks of continuous coverage).
- Expected patient load: 20 encounters per shift.
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment in trauma and surgical care for both adults and children.
- Proficiency with EMR documentation and order entry.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing shift assignments (day or night).
- Commitment to maintaining patient safety and quality standards.
