Surgery - Trauma Nurse Practitioner Locum Tenens Jobs

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Trauma in Minneapolis, MN - Our client in Minnesota is seeking a skilled Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment beginning May 4, 2026. This role involves 10-hour shifts from 7a-5p, focusing on comprehensive patient management including vent management, chest tube and line insertions, suturing minor lacerations, responding to trauma alerts, facilitating discharges, ER admissions, and daily rounding for all patient conditions without hospitalist support. Responsibilities and Duties * Non-Invasive Vent Management (bipap/cpap) * Ventilation Management * Chest Tube Insertion * Central Line * Arterial Line * Suturing Minor Lacerations * Responding to the ED for Trauma Alerts * Facilitating Discharges * ER Admissions * Daily rounding and management of all conditions - we do not use hospitalists. * Fully able to be attending on all patient conditions Additional Information * EMR: Epic 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.