<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 metro 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 an active trauma surgery service at a 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 trauma floor — a true cross-continuum role</li> <li>Direct assistance in trauma and acute care surgery operative cases</li> <li>Close collaboration with attending trauma surgeons and a multidisciplinary team including critical care, nursing, and ancillary staff</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 areas in the United States, offering a strong economy, diverse and affordable housing across dozens of distinct communities, and top-rated school districts throughout the region. The metroplex delivers major-city amenities — professional sports, world-class dining, arts, and entertainment — alongside a cost of living that remains well below comparable coastal markets. DFW International Airport provides direct access to virtually every major U.S. city, making this an ideal base for clinicians who value both career opportunity and quality of life.</p>