Nurse Practitioner - TACS (PRN)
Meritus Health, Hagerstown, MD, United States
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Trauma Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
to join our dynamic Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team. In this fast-paced role, you will provide exceptional care to patients with acute and critical injuries, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in our busy Level III Trauma Center. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, demonstrates advanced clinical skills, and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
Manage trauma and emergency general surgery admissions and consults
Perform daily rounding on patients
Write progress notes and coordinate follow-up care
Efficiently plan and coordinate patient discharges
Perform procedures including central line placement and chest tube insertion
Collaborate closely with trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, and the broader healthcare team
Requirements
Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (Master’s required; Doctorate preferred)
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification strongly preferred
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in trauma, critical care, emergency, or acute care surgery (highly desirable)
Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner license and current RN license
National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner
Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
Strong procedural skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, team-oriented environment
Our Culture
At Meritus, we foster a collaborative and caring environment where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, listen, and support one another. From warm welcomes to hospitality-driven closures, we live by our motto:
Happy to Help .
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Trauma Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
to join our dynamic Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team. In this fast-paced role, you will provide exceptional care to patients with acute and critical injuries, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in our busy Level III Trauma Center. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, demonstrates advanced clinical skills, and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
Manage trauma and emergency general surgery admissions and consults
Perform daily rounding on patients
Write progress notes and coordinate follow-up care
Efficiently plan and coordinate patient discharges
Perform procedures including central line placement and chest tube insertion
Collaborate closely with trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, and the broader healthcare team
Requirements
Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (Master’s required; Doctorate preferred)
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification strongly preferred
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in trauma, critical care, emergency, or acute care surgery (highly desirable)
Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner license and current RN license
National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner
Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
Strong procedural skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, team-oriented environment
Our Culture
At Meritus, we foster a collaborative and caring environment where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, listen, and support one another. From warm welcomes to hospitality-driven closures, we live by our motto:
Happy to Help .
#J-18808-Ljbffr