Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Trauma & Emergency General Surgery - Full Time - 12hr Days

March 10, 2026

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At Cedars-Sinai, the work you do every day directly impacts others' lives. Our passionate and dedicated culture has earned us six Magnet designations for nursing excellence. Join us and see why U.S. News & World Report recognizes us as one of America's Best Hospitals!

Our expert surgeons provide care for a wide range of conditions, from routine to complex. Each year, we perform approximately 32,000 surgeries in 42 operating rooms, with over one-third applying minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic techniques.

Responsibilities:

Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician for inpatient settings.
Conduct physical exams, collect and document data, and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe interventions and medications, and coordinate patient care and discharge.
Maintain clinical responsibility for applying the Nurse Practitioner (NP) standard of care, including patient care, consultation, education, and other assigned duties.
Develop and implement patient management plans in collaboration with attending and consulting physicians.
Facilitate patient discharge and document care within the Epic system. Perform surgical procedures when within scope and privileges.
Participate in research and educational activities to improve professional development, including continuing education and professional organizations.
Assess and improve patient care delivery, bringing to bear evidence-based standards and protocols for positive outcomes.
Initiate emergency resuscitation and stabilization in compliance with hospital safety and infection control regulations.
Demonstrate procedural experience, particularly in managing drains, wound care, and chest tubes.

Qualifications

Education:

Master of Nursing Degree.
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Licensure/Certifications Requirements:

Current, unrestricted CA RN License.
Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner and Furnishing License.
Certification at the national level as a Nurse Practitioner.
Current DEA License (schedule 2-5).
Current ACLS required.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years working as a Nurse Practitioner in General Surgery or Emergency General Surgery.

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