Acute Care Emergency Surgery - Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - 24 hour position

University of Maryland Medical System • Largo, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you an Advanced Practice Provider who thrives in high-acuity, fast-paced environments where your clinical expertise directly impacts surgical outcomes? Join the Acute Care Emergency Surgery team at University of Maryland Capital Region Health as a 24-hour coverage NP or PA and become an essential part of a high-performing surgical and trauma-informed care team. This is a rare opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care surgery environment where urgency meets precision, and no two days—or nights—are ever the same.

Provide hands-on care in a high-acuity acute care emergency surgery setting. Work 24-hour coverage shifts in a collaborative, high-intensity environment. Gain exposure to a wide range of emergent surgical and inpatient cases. Partner directly with surgeons, hospitalists, and multidisciplinary teams. Practice at the top of your license with strong clinical autonomy and support. Be part of a mission-driven team focused on rapid, life-saving interventions.

At University of Maryland Capital Region Health, we are building a forward-thinking acute care surgical program designed to meet the growing needs of our community. Our providers are empowered to deliver high-impact care in a supportive, collaborative environment where clinical excellence and teamwork drive everything we do.

If you’re looking for intensity, purpose, and the opportunity to make a real difference in emergency surgical care—this is where you belong.

Requirements

• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with active Maryland licensure (or eligibility)
• Experience in acute care, emergency medicine, surgery, or inpatient hospital-based practice strongly preferred
• Comfort working in high-pressure, rapidly evolving clinical environments
• Strong clinical judgment, procedural aptitude, and teamwork skills
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered surgical care

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and manage acute surgical patients
• Assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of emergency surgical care
• Support pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative management
• Respond to emergent surgical consults and inpatient needs
• Collaborate closely with attending surgeons and care teams on complex cases
• Ensure timely documentation, communication, and continuity of care across shifts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed