About This Role
This night-shift post involves providing trauma and emergency surgery care for adult patients at a leading Level II trauma center. The role suits a Nurse Practitioner who can manage inpatient cases autonomously and collaboratively, making an impactful difference in trauma care.
Responsibilities
- Provide overnight trauma and emergency surgery care for adult patients
- Perform patient assessments, order and interpret diagnostics, and develop treatment strategies
- Manage inpatient trauma and emergency general surgery cases autonomously and collaboratively
- Support trauma surgeons with procedures and ongoing patient management
- Document care accurately in Epic EMR
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies and medical staff bylaws
- Contribute to quality improvement, safety standards, and ongoing clinical education sessions
- Participate in mentorship and professional development opportunities
Requirements
- Current active licenses, including ANCC certification and DEA registration
- BLS certification (current)
- Minimum 2 years of trauma or acute surgical experience
- Ability to work independently with excellent teamwork skills
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making capabilities
Nice to have:
- Surgical fellowship completion
Benefits
- Up to $10,000 annually through Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP)
- Relocation bonus up to $10,000 for eligible candidates
- Fully paid malpractice insurance
- CME allowance up to $3,500 per year plus 5 CME days
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Optional 457(b) retirement plan
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off starting at employment
- Family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI)
- Voluntary FSA/HSA
- Pet insurance
- Identity protection
- Employee discounts
- Education assistance up to $5,250 annually for approved programs
- 100% coverage for select degrees
Important Details
- Start date: June 21, 2024
- End date: June 21, 2025
- Shift: Night shift (7 PM – 7 AM), 12-hour shifts
- Hours/Week: 36-40 hours
About the Company
UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies is a highly respected Level II trauma center offering comprehensive trauma and acute surgical services.