Nurse Practitioner – Critical Care NP
Location: San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Locum
Company: Palm Careers
Job Description Apply Now
The Nurse Practitioner – Critical Care NP plays a vital role in providing advanced care for critically ill and injured patients in a high-acuity trauma setting. This position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced Nurse Practitioner to work within a Level 1 trauma center, supporting trauma surgery and critical care services. As a full-time, locum tenens assignment, the Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, residents, and physicians to deliver comprehensive care across emergency, inpatient, and ICU environments. The role is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented settings and are passionate about delivering high-quality patient outcomes in trauma and critical care.
Working as a Nurse Practitioner – Critical Care NP in San Francisco provides exposure to diverse patient populations and a wide range of complex medical and surgical conditions. With a start date in August and a 26-week assignment length, this position is perfect for those seeking to advance their expertise and gain invaluable experience at one of the busiest trauma centers in the region. The facility is renowned for its collaborative environment and commitment to professional development, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth in trauma and critical care.
The role involves managing high patient volumes, with over 2,000 patients per day and hundreds of trauma activations. Nurse Practitioners will work closely with resident teams, ensuring seamless care throughout the patient journey from emergency admission to intensive care and inpatient units. Responsibilities encompass the evaluation and management of trauma, emergency, and critically ill patients, as well as participation in acute stabilization and trauma activations. This demanding yet rewarding position requires advanced clinical skills, a commitment to teamwork, and a passion for trauma care.
Nurse Practitioner – Critical Care NP candidates must possess an active California license, California DEA registration, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. A minimum of one year of trauma or ICU experience is required, with Level 1 trauma experience and proficiency in procedures such as arterial lines, central lines, and chest tubes highly preferred. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with trauma and emergency department patients and possess a background in neurosurgery, critical care, emergency medicine, or orthopedics.
San Francisco offers a dynamic work environment and a vibrant community, making it an appealing location for healthcare professionals seeking both professional and personal fulfillment. This assignment provides the chance to make a significant impact in trauma care while working with some of the most skilled clinicians in the field. If you are a dedicated Nurse Practitioner – Critical Care NP looking to elevate your career and contribute to a leading trauma center, we encourage you to apply by clicking the job application button today.
Nurse Practitioner – Critical Care NP Summary- Advanced practice role in trauma surgery and critical care
- Full-time, locum opportunity at a Level 1 trauma center
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
- Exposure to high-acuity patients across emergency, inpatient, and ICU settings
- Assignment length: 26 weeks, starting in August
- Evaluate and manage trauma and emergency patients
- Provide care for critically ill patients from the emergency department through ICU and inpatient units
- Participate in trauma activations and acute stabilization
- Manage complex medical and surgical conditions, including shock, acute coronary syndrome, stroke, neurosurgical, and orthopedic trauma
- Collaborate closely with resident teams and multidisciplinary staff
- Ensure seamless patient care transitions throughout the continuum
- Perform advanced procedures as appropriate (arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes)
- Competitive compensation structure for locum tenens assignments
- Access to professional development opportunities within a high-volume trauma center
- Supportive, team-based work environment
- Potential for future assignments or career advancement in trauma and critical care
- Active California Nurse Practitioner license
- California DEA registration
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Minimum one year of trauma or ICU experience
- Proficiency in managing trauma and emergency patients
- Comfort with advanced procedures preferred (arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes)
- ATLS certification preferred
- Experienced in trauma, ICU, emergency medicine, or orthopedics
- Thrives in high-acuity, fast-paced environments
- Strong collaborator with excellent communication skills
- Dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care
- Adaptable and eager to learn in a dynamic trauma center
- Assignment based in a premier trauma center in San Francisco
- Professional growth and learning opportunities available
- Work in a region recognized for its medical innovation and collaborative healthcare community
- Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications promptly to be considered
Take the next step in your advanced practice career by applying for the Nurse Practitioner – Critical Care NP position. Click the job application button to join a leading trauma team and make a meaningful impact in critical care today.