<p>A leading healthcare system in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is recruiting a full-time Nocturnist Trauma Surgery Advanced Practice Provider — either an AGACNP/ACNP or a Physician Assistant — to join an experienced, high-acuity trauma team in North Texas. This role offers broad procedural scope across the ED, ICU, step-down, and trauma floors, with direct involvement in Level II trauma activations and acute care surgery cases. For an APP who thrives in a fast-paced overnight environment and wants genuine hands-on trauma exposure, this is a substantive clinical opportunity in one of the country's most dynamic metropolitan markets.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package structured for a full-time nocturnist APP</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage</li> <li>403(b) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous PTO plus paid holidays</li> <li>CME allowance with dedicated professional development support</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time nocturnist schedule embedded within a high-acuity trauma surgery service at a leading North Texas health system</li> <li>Primary responsibility for managing Level II trauma activations with support and collaboration on higher-acuity cases</li> <li>Broad procedural scope: EFAST, endotracheal intubation, central line and arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, and laceration repair</li> <li>Clinical coverage spans the emergency department, ICU, step-down unit, and dedicated trauma floors — full inpatient continuum</li> <li>Direct assistance in trauma and acute care surgery operative cases</li> <li>Close collaboration with attending trauma surgeons and a multidisciplinary team across all overnight shifts</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), or Physician Assistant</li> <li>Active Texas NP or PA license, or demonstrated ability to obtain licensure prior to start</li> <li>Background in trauma, critical care, emergency medicine, or surgery strongly preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated procedural competency and sound clinical decision-making in high-pressure environments</li> <li>BLS required; ACLS, ATLS, and/or FCCS preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the United States, offering a combination of strong economic fundamentals, diverse and affordable housing markets, and an exceptional quality of life. The metroplex delivers major-league sports, a thriving dining and arts scene, and highly rated school districts across its many family-friendly suburbs. DFW International Airport provides direct access to virtually every major domestic and international destination, making this an ideal base for clinicians who value both career opportunity and connectivity.</p>