Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) - Nocturnist

Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) – Nocturnist

Loveland, Colorado | Full-Time Nights

A leading trauma and acute care surgery program is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team as a full-time Nocturnist. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a high-acuity surgical environment, providing advanced overnight care to trauma and emergency general surgery patients.

The ideal candidate will have prior trauma surgery experience or completion of a surgical fellowship and be comfortable managing complex surgical patients in a fast-paced setting.

Schedule

• Full-time nights
• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Position Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive trauma and acute care surgery coverage during overnight hours
• Evaluate and manage trauma admissions and emergency general surgery patients
• Perform patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and interpret diagnostic studies
• Assist with trauma resuscitations, bedside procedures, and operative care
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and multidisciplinary team members
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic EMR
• Manage multiple complex clinical situations while practicing with a high degree of autonomy
• Support quality, safety, and performance initiatives within the Trauma Surgery service line

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary: $140,000 – $180,000 based on experience
• Up to $10,000 annual quality incentive bonus
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• CME allowance up to $3,500 annually plus 5 CME days
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Optional 457(b) retirement savings plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer-paid disability coverage
• Generous PTO and paid leave programs
• Education assistance and tuition support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Master's degree from an accredited NP or PA program
• Active and unrestricted Colorado license or eligibility to obtain
• Current BLS certification
• Eligible for DEA registration and Medicare/Medicaid enrollment
• No sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA

Nurse Practitioner Requirements

• Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP, AGACNP, or equivalent)

Physician Assistant Requirements

• Current NCCPA certification (PA-C)

Preferred

• Minimum two (2) years of Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, or Emergency General Surgery experience
• Completion of a Surgical Fellowship
• Clean malpractice and licensure history

Additional Information

• Permanent position only
• No locum tenens or locum-to-permanent candidates
• No visa sponsorship available
• New graduates will not be considered

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced NP or PA seeking a challenging trauma surgery role with strong compensation, professional growth opportunities, and the support of a highly collaborative surgical team.