Nurse Practitioner-Surgery: Trauma
On-site · Tucson, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ( Trauma/Surgery ) needed to join Banner - University Medicine Tucson's Level 1 Trauma Center Trauma team. Role combines clinic and inpatient responsibilities with four 10-hour shifts per week, providing trauma and acute general surgery care. Responsibilities include active trauma bay participation, comprehensive trauma patient evaluations, ordering tests, consulting specialists, arranging admissions, performing procedures such as chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines, laceration repairs, I&Ds, and occasional intubations, ensuring continuity of care, coordinating through multiple channels, thorough documentation, discharge planning with case managers, and acting as first assist for surgical cases. Requires ongoing education and collaboration in a fast-paced, team-focused environment; supports new graduates and EMS experience. Required certifications: RNFA, BLS, ATLS, ACLS; preferred: PALS, ABLS, NRP. Location: Tucson, AZ; full-time schedule with day and mid-shift coverage; eligible for comprehensive benefits.
Required Qualifications
- Board Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Arizona license or eligibility
- Surgical patient care experience preferred (new graduates considered)
- RNFA certificate (Registered Nurse First Assist)
- BLS (basic life support)
- ATLS (advanced trauma life support)
- ACLS (advanced cardiovascular life support)
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