Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Company: Ascend Medical Staffing
Location: Loveland
Posted on: June 8, 2026

Job Description:

Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Nocturnist (Direct Hire) Level II Trauma Center Loveland, Colorado

A respected Level II Trauma Center in Northern Colorado is seeking an exceptionally skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join its high-acuity Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team as a full-time Nocturnist.

This is a permanent, direct-hire position delivering advanced overnight surgical and trauma care in a collaborative, high-performance environment serving the Rocky Mountain region.

Position Overview

• Role: Trauma & Acute Care Surgery APP (NP or PA) Nocturnist
• Schedule: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM (overnight coverage)
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire ONLY
• Facility: Level II Trauma Center
• EMR: Epic

No locums or locum-to-perm candidates will be considered.
Candidates must be able to clear a system-wide application and credentialing process.

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider will:

• Provide comprehensive overnight Trauma and Acute Care Surgery coverage
• Perform patient assessments, order and interpret diagnostics, and develop treatment plans
• Manage trauma and emergency general surgery patients across inpatient settings
• Assist trauma surgeons with procedures and ongoing patient management
• Practice autonomously while collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Document all patient care using Epic EMR
• Comply with medical staff bylaws, privileging standards, and clinical protocols
• Maintain high standards for patient safety, quality, and performance
• Participate in mentorship, leadership development, and continuing education programs

Candidate Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice program with one of the following:
  • Nurse Practitioner: Master s degree in Nursing
  • Physician Assistant: Graduate of an accredited PA program
• Board Certification:
  • NP: ANCC or AANPCB
  • PA: NCCPA
• Unrestricted Colorado license (NP or PA, as applicable)
  Assistance with obtaining a Colorado license is available for qualified candidates
• Eligible for DEA and Medicare/Medicaid provider enrollment
• BLS certification (no exemptions)
• No sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA
• Eligible to complete full credentialing prior to start

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Trauma Surgery experience
  OR
• Completion of a surgical fellowship (highly preferred)
• Fresh graduates will not be considered

Additional Notes

• Clean malpractice and license history highly preferred
• Visa sponsorship not available (No J-1 or H-1B)

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $136,822 $179,379 (based on experience)
• Quality Value Incentive Plan: Up to $10,000 annually
• Relocation Bonus: Up to $10,000 (eligible candidates)
• Malpractice Insurance: Fully covered
• CME: Up to $3,500 annually + 5 CME days
• Retirement: 403(b) with employer match + optional 457(b)
• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life
• Disability Coverage:
  • Employer-paid short-term disability (up to 66.67% of base pay)
  • Employer-provided long-term disability with optional buy-up
• Paid Time Off: Begins at start of employment
• Paid Family & Medical Leave: Includes Colorado FAMLI
• Education Benefits:
  • Select degree programs covered 100%
  • Up to $5,250/year for approved programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
• Additional voluntary benefits including FSA, HSA, pet insurance, identity protection, and employee discount programs

Submission Requirements (Agency Candidates)

ALL items below must be confirmed and noted prior to client presentation:

• NP or PA program graduation verification
• Board certification (ANCC/AANPCB or NCCPA)
• Colorado APP license or documented plan/timeline for licensure
• DEA and Medicare/Medicaid eligibility
• BLS certification (must be noted)
• Trauma surgery experience (2 years) or surgical fellowship
• Clean malpractice/license history (preferred)
• No HHS/OIG or GSA exclusions
• Permanent Placement Fee: $18,000 (must be noted)
• Confirmation that candidate has NOT applied directly to this position

By submitting a candidate, you acknowledge they have not applied directly. Candidates who have applied directly are not eligible for agency onboarding.

Certification Requirements

• NP: ANCC or AANPCB
• PA: NCCPA
• BLS
• DEA

State License

• Colorado (licensing assistance available for qualified candidates)

Keywords: Ascend Medical Staffing, Loveland , Surgery - General Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Loveland, Colorado

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