Locum - Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Trauma Redding, CA

Locum Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Trauma | Redding, CA

Are you looking for a rewarding locum opportunity with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a supportive team? Join a leading facility in Redding, CA, at their Level II Trauma Center to provide vital trauma services. Enjoy a stable schedule, excellent support, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in emergency and trauma care.

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Quick Facts

• Location: Redding, CA
• Start Date: 08/28/2026
• Duration: Ongoing; specific dates as per facility needs
• Shift: Varied shifts including evening hours (3 PM – 1 AM)
• Hours/week: As scheduled
• Employment Type: Locum/Per Diem
• License/Certs: CA License required
• Experience: Trauma/Critical Care experience preferred

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay Rate: Negotiable, aligned with experience
• Benefits:
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
  • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • 24/7 dedicated support team committed to your success

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct patient histories, physical exams, assessments, and diagnoses
• Make treatment and therapy plans in accordance with California regulations
• Order and interpret studies, labs, and therapies
• Recognize urgent situations requiring immediate physician attention
• Counsel patients on health topics, medications, and disease management
• Initiate admissions, complete medical records, and coordinate follow-up care
• Refer patients to appropriate health services and facilities
• Administer medications and transmit prescriptions as authorized
• Assist in trauma surgeries as a surgical first or second assist, under supervision
• Support surgical procedures including local anesthesia, suturing, wound management, and trauma-specific interventions

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What You Need
Required:

• Current California Nurse Practitioner license
• Trauma or critical care experience
• Ability to perform first/second assist in surgery (training documentation or relevant experience)
• BLS certification

Preferred:

• Experience with robotic-assisted surgery (da Vinci)
• Experience in a Level II trauma or emergency setting
• Excellent clinical and communication skills

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About the Assignment
Join a dynamic team at a prominent Level II Trauma Center in Redding, CA, supporting a busy trauma service with an average of 20-25 ICU patients daily. You will be part of a dedicated group providing essential emergency care and surgical support, under the supervision of experienced trauma surgeons. This role involves managing complex trauma cases, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring top patient outcomes.

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