Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Trauma in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC, 28254, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Nurse Practitioner
- Trauma Surgery NP
- Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner
This locum tenens position seeks a board-certified Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina to provide advanced trauma care and procedures including tube thoracostomy and central venous catheter placement. The role involves 12-hour shifts covering day and night over a 36-day contract, requiring ATLS and DEA certification as well as prior experience. Barton Associates facilitates staffing, offers malpractice insurance, and supports a flexible, efficient hiring process for healthcare facilities needing temporary trauma surgery NP coverage.
Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - Trauma
Location: North Carolina
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Trauma Surgery NP in North Carolina!
We are seeking an experienced Surgery - Trauma Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, and spans a 36-day contract, offering 5-10 shifts per month with day and night 12-hour shifts. The ideal candidate is board certified in surgery, skilled in advanced trauma life support, and proficient in procedures such as tube thoracostomy and central venous catheter placement.
Job Details
- Location: North Carolina
- Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
- LOA: 36 days
- Provider Type Needed: Surgery - Trauma Nurse Practitioner
- Schedule: 5-10 shifts per month; 7am-5:30pm and 5:30pm-7am; 14 shifts monthly (12-hour shifts)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform advanced trauma life support in an acute care setting
- Conduct tube thoracostomy and central venous catheter placements; arterial line placement preferred
- Deliver care to trauma surgery patients as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records using Cerner EMR
- Ensure adherence to all required safety, quality, and compliance protocols
Additional Information
- Board certification in surgery required
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification required
- DEA certification required
- No new graduates; prior experience necessary
- Must hold an active North Carolina license
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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