Description
Trauma Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP)
Location: Banner Desert Medical Center – Mesa, AZ
Employer: Arizona Advanced Surgery (AAS)
Schedule: 13 shifts/month 13-hour shifts No required call (occasional supplemental shifts)
Compensation: $115,000 – $150,000 DOE
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract
Be Part of Arizona’s Premier Trauma Team
Arizona Advanced Surgery (AAS) is looking for a Trauma Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our high-performing Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery team at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, AZ - a designated Arizona Level I Trauma Center and one of the busiest hospitals in the state. Located right off the US-60 and Loop 101, Banner Desert is easily accessible from anywhere in the Valley, making it an ideal base for APPs who want both professional challenge and convenience. You’ll serve a diverse East Valley community and make a real difference in the lives of patients and families during their most critical moments.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At AAS, we’ve built something special - a tight-knit, supportive, and high-achieving culture where teamwork, respect, and purpose drive everything we do.
You’ll be surrounded by experienced trauma and critical care surgeons who value collaboration, mentorship, and professional development.
You’ll be challenged daily - this is high-acuity, high-volume trauma, not a desk job.
You’ll join a tight knit team that supports each other with strong relationships both in and out of the Hospital
You’ll be part of a group that takes pride in serving East Valley families and providing world-class surgical care close to home.
This is the perfect role for APPs who thrive under pressure, love procedural work, and want to be part of a team that truly has each other’s backs.
Position Highlights
Deliver advanced care to patients with acute injuries, surgical emergencies, and critical illness
Perform and assist in procedures such as wound repairs, chest tube placement, bronchoscopies, and line placements
Participate in trauma resuscitations, admissions, consults, ICU and ward rounds, and surgical assists
Collaborate with a dynamic multidisciplinary team across ICU, trauma, and emergency settings
Opportunities for supplemental shifts within the trauma team and across other AAS service lines
Qualifications
Current Arizona PA or NP license (Acute Care NP preferred for NPs)
ATLS, ACLS, and PALS (or obtained shortly after hire)
Prior trauma, ICU, or surgical experience strongly preferred
Confidence, adaptability, and a passion for high-acuity, team-based care
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary
Schedule: 13, 13-hour shifts per month (days/nights/weekends)
Comprehensive benefits:
401(k) with employer match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
CME allowance + paid CME days
Short-term/long-term disability
Professional liability coverage
Two holiday blocks per year
Join a group that combines excellence, teamwork, and purpose in everything we do.
If you’re ready for a challenge and want to be part of a dedicated and supportive trauma team, apply today and help us continue serving the East Valley with the best in trauma care.
