Trauma Surgery-PA

JOB OVERVIEW

* Job ID: 69717 & 69718

* Profession: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

* Specialty: Trauma Surgery-NP/PA

* Job Type: W2 Contract

* Location: Redding, CA

* Service Setting: Inpatient

* Coverage Type: Clinical only

* Coverage Period: Sep 04, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

* Shift Schedule: 3p-1a; may include weekends

* Reason for Coverage: Provider cancelled during credentialing

COVERAGE DATES

* Sep 4-6, 2026

* Sep 11-13, 2026

* Oct 7, 2026

* Oct 20 and 21, 2026

* Oct 30 and 31, 2026

* Nov 1-4, 2026

* Nov 7-15, 2026

* Nov 23-24, 2026

* Nov 30, 2026

* Dec 1-2, 2026

* Dec 7-9, 2026

* Dec 14-16, 2026

* Dec 21-26, 2026

* Dec 31, 2026

PATIENT INFORMATION

* Average Daily Volume: 20-25

FACILITY INFORMATION

* Trauma Level: II

* EMR: Cerner Care B

* Support Staff Available: 1 additional NP/PA on day shift

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

* Credentialing Timeline: 15-30 days

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

* Local anesthesia

* Laceration Repair

* Dressing changes

* Drain Removal

* Suture Removal

* Debridement and closure of wounds: Skin and subcutaneous

* Debridement of wounds: Superficial

* Basic Management of non-displaced fractures

* Removal of superficial foreign bodies

* Provide hemostasis

* Insert and remove packing

* Incision and drainage

* Cervical Spine clearance

* Chest tube removal

* Burn Management, partial thickness less than 10%

* Laceration Repair: Intermediate

* Arterial Line Insertion

* Fracture reductions with minimal or moderate displacement

* Reduction of simple dislocations

* Central Line Insertion

* Chest Tube Insertion

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Board: Board Certified (NCCPA or AACN)

* Licenses: Active CA license

* DEA: Active California DEA

* Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, BLS

* Experience: Trauma/Critical Care experience required

* Other Qualifications:

* NPs must have CA NP furnishing number)

* Completion of CA CSEC (California Controlled Substance Education Course (PA's Only,

* Must be actively working at a TJC-accredited hospital; Local & clean record are preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Take patient history, perform physical exam, make assessment and diagnosis.

* Order x-ray, labs, therapies, and nursing services.

* Perform or assist with procedures including laceration repair, central line insertion, chest tube insertion, etc.

* Initiate admissions, complete medical records, and facilitate referrals.

* Administer medication and transmit prescriptions under supervising physician’s direction.