Locums General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
A busy Level I Trauma Center in Flint, Michigan is seeking a Locums General Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide overnight coverage for its General Surgery and Trauma Surgery service. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced surgical APP who thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment and is comfortable managing adult surgical and trauma patients.
The provider will work closely with surgeons, trauma teams, nursing staff, and ancillary services to deliver high-quality inpatient surgical care.
Position Details
Practice Setting: Inpatient General Surgery and Trauma Surgery
Shift: Nights
Shift Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekend Coverage: Required
On-Call Requirements: None
Patient Volume: Approximately 15–20 patients per shift
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide overnight coverage for adult general surgery and trauma patients
Perform inpatient evaluations, consultations, and follow-up assessments
Assist with admissions, postoperative management, and patient monitoring
Respond to changes in patient condition and collaborate with attending surgeons
Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and coordination
Perform bedside procedures as clinically indicated
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Required Skills & Procedures
Candidates must be comfortable with:
Adult General Surgery patient management
Trauma Surgery patient management
Central line insertion
Chest tube insertion
Placement and management of vascular access devices
Acute surgical patient assessment and stabilization
Postoperative care and surgical consults
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required
Active Michigan license required
Current ACLS certification required
Current ATLS certification required
COVID-19 vaccination required
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