Trauma Surgery NP / PA
Location & Schedule
Pensacola, FL | Ascension Sacred Heart | Full-time, nights (7p-7a)
About the Role
Exceptional opportunity for a certified Critical Care APP (NP or PA) in Pensacola, Florida, supported by a strong health system network. Join a growing team of 6 physicians and 4 APPs in an inpatient trauma and ICU setting within a Level I Trauma Center. This is an employed position within a nonprofit health system, eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration. Champion the care team experience, facilitate practice growth and quality outcomes, and collaborate with colleagues to foster a highly efficient practice model. Trauma/ER/Surgical experience strongly preferred.
Minimum Requirements
- Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Florida Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or National Advanced Practice - Nurse Practitioner (NP) license required.
- Education: Master's degree of Nursing required.
About the Facility
Sacred Heart Hospital was founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1915. 566-bed Level I Trauma Center, part of a robust clinical network with sister facilities in Destin, Panama City, and Port St. Joe, FL. Serving a population of approximately 500,000 with an integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL). Sacred Heart offers the region's only kidney transplant program, as well as physician residency programs in internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology. Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system.
About the Community
Pensacola is home to pristine white beaches and iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast, consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country. The city boasts a rich history including pre-Civil War forts, archaeological sites, the title of America's first settlement, and is home to the US Navy's flight demonstration squadron, The Blue Angels. Cost of living below the national average. Pensacola offers the perfect combination of a relaxed beach town and bustling metropolitan center, with a temperate climate, friendly community, and unparalleled quality of life. The city prides itself on diverse and emerging cultures, with annual festivals, events, and performances showcasing the region's greatest musicians, food, artists, shows, and vendors.
Why Physicians Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more