| Location | Trenton, NJ |
| Schedule | 24-hour call shifts, 8–10/month |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Start Date | April 2026 |
Position Overview
A facility in Trenton, NJ is seeking a fellowship-trained or experienced Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon for trauma call coverage. The facility activates 1,200+ traumas annually with a dedicated trauma bay, hybrid OR, and multidisciplinary trauma team.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to trauma activations and provide operative and non-operative trauma management
- Perform emergency general surgery including exploratory laparotomy, damage control surgery, and acute abdomen cases
- Manage surgical ICU patients and coordinate multidisciplinary critical care
- Supervise surgical residents and PAs on the trauma service
- Participate in trauma quality improvement and peer review processes
Requirements
- Board Certified in General Surgery (ABS)
- Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care or Trauma preferred
- Active New Jersey medical license or willingness to obtain
- ATLS instructor or provider certification current
- Minimum 3 years of trauma surgery experience at a Level I or II center
Benefits & Perks
- Premium trauma call pay rate
- Malpractice with tail coverage provided
- Housing and travel fully arranged
- Predictable monthly call schedule
- Locum-to-permanent pathway available
