Neurosurgery Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner

Position Overview

One of our Partners, is seeking a Board-Certified Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Neurosurgery service line on a locum tenens basis. The provider will cover 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a) on a 7-on / 7-off rotation, providing inpatient neurosurgical coverage within a Level I Trauma Center environment.

This assignment offers consistent block scheduling, a high-acuity inpatient setting, and collaboration with a seasoned neurosurgical team.

Pay Ranking: Top 15% of 2025 national market rates for Neurosurgery APPs.

Assignment Highlights

• Coverage Dates:

  • December 15–21, 2025 (credentialed only)

  • December 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026 (credentialed only)

  • January 12–18

  • January 26 – February 1

  • February 9–15

  • February 23 – March 1

  • March 9–15

  • March 23–29

  • April 6–12

  • April 20–26

• Schedule: 7p–7a | 7-on / 7-off rotation

• Setting: Inpatient only

• Trauma Level: Level I Trauma Center

• Team: 9 Neurosurgeons | 9 APPs | 24/7 inpatient support

• Procedures: Admissions, consults, rounding, discharges (if needed), and optional OR first assist

• Orientation: 4 hours, non-billable (required day before start)

• Joint Commission–certified agency (HPA Healthcare)

• Travel & Lodging: Prepaid by HPA Healthcare

• Malpractice Insurance: Provided

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Neurosurgery, Neurocritical Care, or Inpatient Surgery

• Proficient in post-operative management and overnight consults

• Skilled at evaluating acute neurosurgical issues and coordinating care with on-call surgeons

• Familiar with EMR documentation, handoff communication, and inpatient rounding workflows

Job Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient coverage for the Neurosurgery team

• Manage admissions, consults, and post-operative follow-up care

• Evaluate and stabilize neurosurgical and trauma patients

• Assist in the OR if privileged (optional)

• Document care plans, progress notes, and orders accurately

• Support seamless handoffs between day and night teams