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Ascend Medical Staffing lists this Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner opportunity in loveland, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Nocturnist (Direct Hire) Level II Trauma Center Loveland, Colorado
A respected Level II Trauma Center in Northern Colorado is seeking an exceptionally skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join its high-acuity Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team as a full-time Nocturnist .
This is a permanent, direct-hire position delivering advanced overnight surgical and trauma care in a collaborative, high-performance environment serving the Rocky Mountain region.
Position Overview Role: Trauma & Acute Care Surgery APP (NP or PA) Nocturnist
Schedule: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM (overnight coverage)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire ONLY
Facility: Level II Trauma Center
EMR: Epic
No locums or locum-to-perm candidates will be considered.
Candidates must be able to clear a system-wide application and credentialing process .
Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Practice Provider will: Provide comprehensive overnight Trauma and Acute Care Surgery coverage
Perform patient assessments, order and interpret diagnostics, and develop treatment plans
Manage trauma and emergency general surgery patients across inpatient settings
Assist trauma surgeons with procedures and ongoing patient management
Practice autonomously while collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
Document all patient care using Epic EMR
Comply with medical staff bylaws, privileging standards, and clinical protocols
Maintain high standards for patient safety, quality, and performance
Participate in mentorship, leadership development, and continuing education programs
Candidate Requirements
Required Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice program with one of the following: Nurse Practitioner: Master s degree in Nursing
Physician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited PA program
Board Certification: NP: ANCC or AANPCB
PA: NCCPA
Unrestricted Colorado license (NP or PA, as applicable)
Assistance with obtaining a Colorado license is available for qualified candidates
Eligible for DEA and Medicare/Medicaid provider enrollment
BLS certification (no exemptions)
No sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA
Eligible to complete full credentialing prior to start
Experience Minimum 2 years of Trauma Surgery experience
OR
Completion of a surgical fellowship (highly preferred)
Fresh graduates will not be considered
Additional Notes Clean malpractice and license history highly preferred
Visa sponsorship not available (No J-1 or H-1B)
Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $136,822 $179,379 (based on experience)
Quality Value Incentive Plan: Up to $10,000 annually
Relocation Bonus: Up to $10,000 (eligible candidates)
Malpractice Insurance: Fully covered
CME: Up to $3,500 annually + 5 CME days
Retirement: 403(b) with employer match + optional 457(b)
Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life
Disability Coverage: Employer-paid short-term disability (up to 66.67% of base pay)
Employer-provided long-term disability with optional buy-up
Paid Time Off: Begins at start of employment
Paid Family & Medical Leave: Includes Colorado FAMLI
Education Benefits: Select degree programs covered 100%
Up to $5,250/year for approved programs
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Additional voluntary benefits including FSA, HSA, pet insurance, identity protection, and employee discount programs
Submission Requirements (Agency Candidates)
ALL items below must be confirmed and noted prior to client presentation: NP or PA program graduation verification
Board certification (ANCC/AANPCB or NCCPA)
Colorado APP license or documented plan/timeline for licensure
DEA and Medicare/Medicaid eligibility
BLS certification (must be noted)
Trauma surgery experience (2 years) or surgical fellowship
Clean malpractice/license history (preferred)
No HHS/OIG or GSA exclusions
Permanent Placement Fee: $18,000 (must be noted)
Confirmation that candidate has NOT applied directly to this position
By submitting a candidate, you acknowledge they have not applied directly . Candidates who have applied directly are not eligible for agency onboarding.
Certification Requirements NP: ANCC or AANPCB
PA: NCCPA
BLS
DEA
State License Colorado (licensing assistance available for qualified candidates)
Worksite address
loveland, CO, 80537, US
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