Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Nocturnist (Direct Hire) Level II Trauma Center Loveland, Colorado A respected Level II Trauma Center in Northern Colorado is seeking an exceptionally skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join its high-acuity Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team as a full-time Nocturnist. This is a permanent, direct-hire position delivering advanced overnight surgical and trauma care in a collaborative, high-performance environment serving the Rocky Mountain region. Position Overview Role: Trauma & Acute Care Surgery APP (NP or PA) Nocturnist Schedule: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM (overnight coverage) Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire ONLY Facility: Level II Trauma Center EMR: Epic No locums or locum-to-perm candidates will be considered.Candidates must be able to clear a system-wide application and credentialing process. Key Responsibilities The Advanced Practice Provider will: Provide comprehensive overnight Trauma and Acute Care Surgery coverage Perform patient assessments, order and interpret diagnostics, and develop treatment plans Manage trauma and emergency general surgery patients across inpatient settings Assist trauma surgeons with procedures and ongoing patient management Practice autonomously while collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams Document all patient care using Epic EMR Comply with medical staff bylaws, privileging standards, and clinical protocols Maintain high standards for patient safety, quality, and performance Participate in mentorship, leadership development, and continuing education programs Candidate Requirements Required Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice program with one of the following: Nurse Practitioner: Master s degree in Nursing Physician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited PA program Board Certification: NP: ANCC or AANPCB PA: NCCPA Unrestricted Colorado license (NP or PA, as applicable)Assistance with obtaining a Colorado license is available for qualified candidates Eligible for DEA and Medicare/Medicaid provider enrollment BLS certification (no exemptions) No sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA Eligible to complete full credentialing prior to start Experience Minimum 2 years of Trauma Surgery experienceOR Completion of a surgical fellowship (highly preferred) Fresh graduates will not be considered Additional Notes Clean malpractice and license history highly preferred Visa sponsorship not available (No J-1 or H-1B) Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $136,822 $179,379 (based on experience) Quality Value Incentive Plan: Up to $10,000 annually Relocation Bonus: Up to $10,000 (eligible candidates) Malpractice Insurance: Fully covered CME: Up to $3,500 annually + 5 CME days Retirement: 403(b) with employer match + optional 457(b) Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life Disability Coverage: Employer-paid short-term disability (up to 66.67% of base pay) Employer-provided long-term disability with optional buy-up Paid Time Off: Begins at start of employment Paid Family & Medical Leave: Includes Colorado FAMLI Education Benefits: Select degree programs covered 100% Up to $5,250/year for approved programs Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible Additional voluntary benefits including FSA, HSA, pet insurance, identity protection, and employee discount programs Submission Requirements (Agency Candidates) ALL items below must be confirmed and noted prior to client presentation: NP or PA program graduation verification Board certification (ANCC/AANPCB or NCCPA) Colorado APP license or documented plan/timeline for licensure DEA and Medicare/Medicaid eligibility BLS certification (must be noted) Trauma surgery experience (2 years) or surgical fellowship Clean malpractice/license history (preferred) No HHS/OIG or GSA exclusions Permanent Placement Fee: $18,000 (must be noted) Confirmation that candidate has NOT applied directly to this position By submitting a candidate, you acknowledge they have not applied directly. Candidates who have applied directly are not eligible for agency onboarding. Certification Requirements NP: ANCC or AANPCB PA: NCCPA BLS DEA State License Colorado (licensing assistance available for qualified candidates)

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