ATC Locums is seeking experienced Trauma/Critical Care PAs or NPs for an urgent opportunity in Northern California. This is a strong fit for an APP who enjoys high-acuity trauma care, wants meaningful autonomy within a dedicated trauma service, and values working directly alongside an experienced trauma team.
ATC Locums is physician-led and committed to creating a better locums experience through responsive support, transparent communication, and opportunities that work for clinicians.
Why This Opportunity?
- Join a Level II Trauma Center with a dedicated Trauma Service
- Manage approximately trauma patients daily
- Primarily adult patients, with few to no pediatric cases
- Work alongside one trauma surgeon on call
- No surgical assisting responsibilities for this assignment
- Daytime Trauma APP coverage provides additional team support
- Potential to provide coverage across multiple dates in September and October
Assignment Details
- Practice Setting: Level II Trauma Center
- Schedule: 3:00 p.m. 1:00 a.m. PM shifts
- Coverage Dates: Sept. 4 6; Oct. 7; Oct. ; Oct. ; Oct.
- Patient Volume: Approximately patients on the Trauma Service per day
- Call: Support the trauma surgeon on call; monitor, manage, and discharge Trauma Service patients
- EMR: Cerner Care B
- Support Staff: Additional Trauma NP/PA covering 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., plus Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Coordinator
- Credentialing: Estimated days once a complete application is received
Clinical Scope
Responsibilities include trauma evaluations, treatment planning, diagnostic orders, admissions, referrals, patient education, and ongoing management. Procedures may include laceration repair, wound debridement, I&D, fracture and dislocation reductions, central and arterial line placement, chest tube insertion/removal, cervical spine clearance, burn management, and foreign body removal.
Requirements
- PA or NP with Trauma/Critical Care experience
- NCCPA or ANCC certification
- Active California license
- CA DEA; NP furnishing number as applicable
- ACLS, ATLS, and BLS
- Current clinical practice at a TJC-accredited hospital
Interested? Contact ATC Locums today to learn more. If this opportunity isn t the right fit, we d be happy to discuss additional physician opportunities available nationwide.
