NP / Surgery - Trauma / Minnesota / Locum tenens / $160/hr trauma surgery APP in Minneapolis, MN. Job

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Description

Facility in Minneapolis, MN seeking trauma surgery APP coverage

Rates: $160/hr

Opportunity Highlights
Dates of Coverage: May through July (up to full-time availability).
Schedule: In-house shifts only; no call requirements.
Setting: Level I Adult Trauma Center (also providing pediatric care).
Compensation Note: Local candidates are highly preferred. Only mileage is reimbursed for travel.
Autonomy: APPs work autonomously but are supported by 24-hour on-site Trauma Surgeons.
EMR: Epic.

Clinical Responsibilities
The provider will manage trauma patients across the full continuum of care, serving as the primary attending for all patient conditions without the use of a separate hospitalist service.
Rounding: Average of 10–14 admitted non-ICU patients per day, or 6 ICU patients.
ED/Admissions: Manage 2–15 admissions or ED consults per 24-hour period.
Trauma Alerts: Respond to the ED for high-level trauma activations.
Discharges: Facilitate comprehensive discharge planning and patient education.
Clinical Management: Daily management of complex physiological conditions related to trauma and critical care.

Procedures
While a Trauma Surgeon is available for backup, the following procedures are preferred:
Non-invasive ventilation management (BiPAP/CPAP)
Full mechanical ventilation management
Chest tube insertion
Central line and arterial line placement
Suturing of minor lacerations

Provider Requirements
Certification: Board Certification (ACNP, AGNP, or PA-C) is required.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of practice as an APP in an inpatient setting, optimally with experience in trauma, ICU, and/or orthopedics.
Licensure: Active Minnesota (MN) state license is required at the time of submission.
Certifications: ATLS, PALS, and ACLS are all required.
DEA: Verbal confirmation of active DEA is required at the time of submission.
Background: A Self-Query NPDB report must be provided with the presentation and must be pulled within the same month as the submission.

Important Application Notes
Local Preference: Preference will be given to local candidates.

About WhiteCoat Locums:
- Physician owned and led agency
- Highest-Pay rates on the market
- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail
- 100% transparency


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Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Post Date: May 25, 2026
Profession: Advanced Practitioner
Job Type: NP
Specialty: None
Location: Minnesota - Minneapolis
Job Reference: A64918
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