Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Trauma in Robbinsdale, MN

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Trauma Location: Robbinsdale, MN Employer: AAS Locum Tenens Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours Start Date: ASAP

About the Position We are seeking an experienced Locums Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a Level I Adult Trauma Center that also cares for pediatric patients in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. This role is ideal for an APP who thrives in a high-acuity trauma environment and is comfortable functioning as a trauma hospitalist rounder with broad clinical responsibility.

Compensation: $125 Per Hour

Schedule & Coverage

  • Shift Length: 10-hour shifts (7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
  • Call Ratio: No call – in-house coverage only
Clinical Role

  • Primarily function as a trauma hospitalist rounder
  • Intermittent ED consults, trauma activations, and procedures
  • Opportunities for trauma critical care responsibilities for APPs with appropriate experience
  • No hospitalist service utilized—APP must be fully capable of managing all patient conditions independently
Patient Volume

  • Non-ICU: 10–14 admitted patients to round on daily
  • ICU: Approximately 6 patients
  • Admissions/ED Volume: 2–15 patients per 24 hours
Responsibilities

  • Respond to the ED for trauma alerts
  • Perform daily rounding and comprehensive patient management
  • Manage ER admissions and facilitate safe, timely discharges
  • Collaborate with trauma surgeons, ICU teams, nursing, and ancillary services
  • Document all care accurately and efficiently in Epic
  • Participate in guideline-based care and required non-clinical tracking expectations
Preferred Procedures (not all required, but strongly preferred)

  • Non-invasive ventilation management (BiPAP/CPAP)
  • Mechanical ventilation management
  • Chest tube insertion
  • Central venous line placement
  • Arterial line placement
  • Suturing of minor lacerations
Requirements

  • Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Active Minnesota license
  • ACLS, PALS, and ATLS required
Located just outside Minneapolis, Robbinsdale offers convenient access to a major metro area while maintaining a close-knit community feel, with excellent dining, parks, and cultural amenities nearby.
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