Emergent Locum Need | Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery | Colorado Springs, CO | Open Pay + Full Travel Covered

🧠 Now Hiring: Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner (NP)
📍 Location: Colorado Springs, CO
📅 Position Type: Locum or Contract | Night Shifts Only

We are actively seeking an experienced Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide overnight in-house coverage at a high-volume, trauma-focused hospital in Colorado. This is an exceptional opportunity for a confident NP with a solid background in neurosurgical care, trauma response, and first-assist surgical support.

🕐 Schedule & Availability:

• Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (12-hour shifts)

• On-Site Call: Required – must remain on site to respond to emergent neurosurgical cases

• Up to 20 shifts/month available

🔍 Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to emergent neurosurgery consults and manage urgent cases overnight

• First assist in neurosurgical procedures (NP First Assist experience preferred)

• Manage inpatient and ICU neurosurgical patients

• Support new admissions and assist with continuity of care

• Function autonomously with limited physician coverage overnight

• Collaborate with ICU teams, radiology, and ED for critical patient coordination

⚙️ Practice Snapshot:

• Patient Population: Adult (98%) | Pediatric (2%)

• Case Mix: 90% Trauma-Focused

• Setting: 100% Hospital-Based

• Average Daily Volume (Per Physician):

  • Surgeries: ~3

  • Patients: 10–25

  • Admissions: 3–5

  • ICU: ~3

• EMR: EPIC

• Resources: On-site lab & imaging

💡 Preferred Experience:

• General Adult & Trauma Neurosurgery

• Cerebrovascular procedures (Open & Endovascular)

• Aneurysm clipping, carotid/vertebral artery surgery

• Spinal surgery with/without instrumentation

• ICP monitor placement and critical care neurosurgical interventions

• Prior in-house night shift experience strongly preferred

✅ Requirements:

• Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Required

• Active Colorado license or Compact License – Required

• Proven experience in neurosurgery and hospital-based acute care – Required

• Able to work independently overnight and manage neurosurgical emergencies – Required

✨ Make a Real Impact:

This role is ideal for a seasoned NP who thrives under pressure, has a passion for neurocritical care, and is confident providing expert-level care during overnight hours. Join a dedicated surgical team and play a vital role in saving lives and improving outcomes.

📩 Interested or have a candidate referral?
Submit your CV or contact us directly to discuss schedule, credentialing, and next steps.