Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) Nocturnist

Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) NocturnistLoveland, Colorado | Full-Time NightsA leading trauma and acute care surgery program is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team as a full-time Nocturnist. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a high-acuity surgical environment, providing advanced overnight care to trauma and emergency general surgery patients.The ideal candidate will have prior trauma surgery experience or completion of a surgical fellowship and be comfortable managing complex surgical patients in a fast-paced setting.ScheduleFull-time nights12-hour shifts: 7:00 PM 7:00 AMPosition ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive trauma and acute care surgery coverage during overnight hoursEvaluate and manage trauma admissions and emergency general surgery patientsPerform patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and interpret diagnostic studiesAssist with trauma resuscitations, bedside procedures, and operative careCollaborate closely with surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and multidisciplinary team membersMaintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic EMRManage multiple complex clinical situations while practicing with a high degree of autonomySupport quality, safety, and performance initiatives within the Trauma Surgery service lineCompensation & BenefitsAnnual salary: $140,000 $180,000 based on experienceUp to $10,000 annual quality incentive bonusRelocation assistance up to $10,000Fully paid malpractice insuranceCME allowance up to $3,500 annually plus 5 CME days403(b) retirement plan with employer matchOptional 457(b) retirement savings planComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceEmployer-paid disability coverageGenerous PTO and paid leave programsEducation assistance and tuition supportPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employerRequiredGraduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant programMaster's degree from an accredited NP or PA programActive and unrestricted Colorado license or eligibility to obtainCurrent BLS certificationEligible for DEA registration and Medicare/Medicaid enrollmentNo sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSANurse Practitioner RequirementsBoard Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP, AGACNP, or equivalent)Physician Assistant RequirementsCurrent NCCPA certification (PA-C)PreferredMinimum two (2) years of Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, or Emergency General Surgery experienceCompletion of a Surgical FellowshipClean malpractice and licensure historyAdditional InformationPermanent position onlyNo locum tenens or locum-to-permanent candidatesNo visa sponsorship availableNew graduates will not be consideredThis is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced NP or PA seeking a challenging trauma surgery role with strong compensation, professional growth opportunities, and the support of a highly collaborative surgical team.