Job Description
Our client in Utah is seeking a Pediatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 156-day assignment, beginning Jul 13, 2026. This full-time role, requiring 40 hours per week, involves comprehensive management of inpatient pediatric trauma and general surgery patients, including assessments, diagnoses, and treatment, alongside participation in trauma activations and ER/inpatient consultations.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Practice within the full scope of licensure, national certification, and approved privileges.
- Provide comprehensive patient care, adhering to defined credentialing and privileging documentation.
- Conduct and coordinate patient, family, and staff education to support the continuum of care.
- Stay informed of current healthcare trends and engage in continuing medical education.
- Coordinate and collaborate effectively with other care providers.
- Communicate clinical information accurately and thoroughly to ensure seamless patient care.
- Participate in research and utilize evidence-based practices to enhance quality patient care and develop best practice standards.
- Manage inpatient pediatric trauma and general surgery patients aged 0-18, including assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment.
- Perform daily rounds on inpatients with the surgical team.
- Conduct ER and inpatient consultations.
- Provide timely responses to trauma, ECMO, and massive transfusion activations.
- Execute procedures such as drain removal, gastric tube replacement, dilation of gastrostomy tracts, and repair of simple lacerations.
- Serve as a first-assist in the operating room as required.
Additional Information
- EMR: Epic
- Requires inpatient pediatric general surgery/trauma specific experience.
- Experience with performing primary and secondary surveys in trauma activations is essential.
- The role demands adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to deliver high-quality care in a high-acuity, stressful environment.
- Physical dexterity and stamina are required to perform clinical duties, including lifting, transferring patients, and navigating dynamic clinical settings.
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.
Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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