Surgery Trauma Nurse Practitioner (Locum Tenens)

Quick Facts

• Role: Nurse Practitioner (Locum Tenens)
• Specialty: Surgery Trauma
• Setting: Acute care hospital
• Start date: 11-30-26
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Scheduled shifts, no call; 7, 12-hour shifts (06:45–17:45)
• Pay: $110/hr–$120/hr

Description

Serve as a Locum Tenens Surgery Trauma Nurse Practitioner providing scheduled coverage (no call) in an acute care hospital. You will perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop treatment plans, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and document care while coordinating with physicians and other providers. The assignment runs for 13 weeks starting 11-30-26.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and diagnose/treat medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
• Provide patient education and counseling
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and NP specialty
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers for coordinated care
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Requirements

• MSN degree focused on an NP specialty
• Active, unencumbered APRN license in Idaho
• National NP certification in a relevant specialty area (e.g., AANP)
• Preferred: at least 1 year of clinical experience relevant to the specialty

Benefits

• Competitive, transparent locum tenens pay ($110/hr–$120/hr)
• Flexible scheduled coverage (no call)
• Travel and lodging coverage
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support
• In-house credentialing and licensing teams
• Dedicated application and assignment support
• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management