Surgery Trauma Nurse Practitioner (Locum Tenens)

Quick Facts

• Role: Nurse Practitioner (Surgery Trauma, Locum Tenens)
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Location: San Diego, CA
• Schedule: Scheduled coverage, no call; 3 x 12-hour shifts (06:00–18:30)
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start date: 11/20/26
• Pay: $110/hr–$125/hr

Description

Provide comprehensive trauma/surgery patient care as an NP in an acute care hospital on a scheduled, no-call locum assignment. Responsibilities include assessing patients, creating treatment plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, managing medications, documenting care, and coordinating with physicians and other providers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat medical conditions
• Develop 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 the healthcare team for coordinated care
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Requirements

• MSN degree focused on an NP specialty
• Active, unencumbered California APRN license
• National NP certification by a recognized certifying body
• 1+ year of relevant clinical experience (preferred)

Benefits

• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay
• Travel and lodging coverage
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support
• Dedicated application and assignment support; in-house credentialing and licensing teams
• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one (if applicable)
• Paid sick time
• 401k match