WhiteCoat Locums is looking for Physician / Surgery - Trauma in Des Moines, IA. This local job opportunity with ID 3908204420 is live since 2026-10-21 23:17:24. "Trauma SurgeonAssignment DetailsLocation: IowaProvider Type: Physician (MD/DO)Specialty: Trauma Surgery / Emergency General Surgery / Surgical Critical CarePractice Setting: Inpatient / Hospital-Based / Operating Room / ClinicCoverage Type: Locum TenensStart Date: January 2027Assignment Duration: OngoingCoverage Need: 15 Shifts Per MonthTrauma Level: IIEMR: EpicCompensation:Hourly: $290/hrOvertime: $430/hrSchedule15 Shifts Per Month NeededNight Shift Coverage7:00 PM-7:00 AM12-Hour In-House ShiftsClinic and Operating Room Responsibilities Incorporated Into Scheduled CoverageNight Emergency General Surgery Backup Call Shared With the TeamRotating Weekly Clinic Coverage: 1 Day Per WeekPatient Population / VolumeAdult PatientsGeriatric PatientsPediatric PatientsLevel II Trauma PopulationTrauma and Emergency General Surgery PatientsICU PatientsClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide In-House Trauma Surgery CoverageEvaluate and Manage Acute Trauma PatientsProvide Emergency General Surgery ServicesPerform Emergency and Urgent Surgical ProceduresProvide Surgical Care in a Level II Trauma CenterEvaluate Patients Requiring Emergency Surgical InterventionManage Trauma and Emergency General Surgery AdmissionsProvide Intensive Care Unit CoverageManage Critically Ill Surgical PatientsPerform Inpatient Rounds and ConsultationsProvide Preoperative and Postoperative Surgical CareParticipate in Emergency General Surgery Backup Call RotationProvide Surgical and Outpatient Follow-Up CareParticipate in Rotating Clinic CoverageCollaborate With Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and Multidisciplinary Clinical TeamsDocument Patient Care in EpicRequired Procedures / SkillsTrauma SurgeryEmergency General SurgerySurgical Critical CareEmergency and Urgent Surgical InterventionsTrauma Patient Evaluation and ManagementManagement of Critically Ill Surgical PatientsIntensive Care Unit CoverageInpatient Surgical ConsultationsPreoperative and Postoperative Surgical ManagementSurgical and Outpatient Follow-Up CareClinical Environment / SupportLevel II Trauma CenterInpatient, Operating Room, and Clinic Services Located Within the Main Hospital6 Physicians12 Advanced Practice ProvidersMedical Imaging AvailableLaboratory Services AvailablePharmacy Services AvailableTeaching Hospital With Resident RotationsNo APP Supervision RequiredEpic EMRRequirementsBoard Certified - RequiredTruly Board-Eligible Candidates May Be ConsideredCritical Care Fellowship Training - RequiredActive Iowa Medical License or Active IMLC Letter of Qualification - Required at SubmissionAt Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Trauma SurgeryMust Have Trauma Surgery Experience - RequiredEmergency General Surgery Experience Alone Is Not SufficientMust Be Comfortable Providing Level II Trauma CoverageMust Be Experienced in Surgical Critical CareMust Be Comfortable Managing ICU PatientsMust Be Available for 12-Hour In-House Night ShiftsMust Be Comfortable With Emergency General Surgery Backup CallMust Be Able to Perform Trauma and Emergency General Surgery ResponsibilitiesClean Malpractice History - RequiredClean Background - RequiredMust Complete Virtual Epic Training Before First ShiftSubmission RequirementsBoard Certification or Board Eligibility StatusCritical Care Fellowship TrainingActive Iowa Medical License or Active IMLC Letter of QualificationNumber of Available Shifts Per MonthConfirmation of Trauma Surgery ExperienceConfirmation of Emergency General Surgery ExperienceConfirmation of Surgical Critical Care ExperienceClean Malpractice and Background HistoryAcknowledgment of Mandatory Epic TrainingCredentialingActive Iowa Medical License or Active IMLC Letter of Qualification Required at SubmissionBoard Certification Required, With Truly Board-Eligible Candidates ConsideredCritical Care Fellowship RequiredClean Malpractice and Background History RequiredVirtual Epic Training Required Before First Shift" read more