Nurse Practitioner - TACS; PRN

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Trauma Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team. In this fast-paced role, you will provide exceptional care to patients with acute and critical injuries, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in our busy Level III Trauma Center. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, demonstrates advanced clinical skills, and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

• Manage trauma and emergency general surgery admissions and consults
• Perform daily rounding on patients
• Write progress notes and coordinate follow-up care
• Efficiently plan and coordinate patient discharges
• Perform procedures including central line placement and chest tube insertion
• Collaborate closely with trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, and the broader healthcare team

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (Master’s required; Doctorate preferred)
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in trauma, critical care, emergency, or acute care surgery (highly desirable)
• Active Maryland Nurse Practitioner license and current RN license
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
• Strong procedural skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, team-oriented environment

At Meritus, we foster a collaborative and caring environment where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, listen, and support one another. From warm welcomes to hospitality-driven closures, we live by our motto:
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