🧠$135-$140/hr: Locum APP (NP/PA) – Neurosurgery / Neuro-Trauma ICU
Job at a glance
Job description
📍 Location: Redding, CA
🏥 Facility: Level II Trauma Center
🛏️ Setting: Neuro-Trauma ICU
📅 Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
🩺 Position Summary
Neurosurgery/Trauma ICU management of emergency surgery patients involving brain, neck, and spine conditions. Ideal candidates are Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants with a strong background in neuro-trauma and/or neuro-critical care.
📆 Schedule & Availability
Updated Dates Needed:
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Jan 8–9
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Jan 14–16
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Jan 19–28
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Feb 3–25
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March 3–4
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March 9–18
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March 23–29
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April 7–12
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April 20–26
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May 4–13
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May 18–27
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June 1–7
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June 15–21
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June 29 – Dec 31
🕒 Average Patient Load: 15–20 ICU patients per provider per day
🛠️ Duties & Required Procedures
Low/Moderate Risk Procedures:
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Laceration repair
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Peripheral IV access
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Fracture/dislocation reductions (minimal/moderate displacement)
High-Risk Procedures:
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G-tube placement
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Endotracheal intubation
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Cardioversion/defibrillation
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LMA
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Paracentesis
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Chest tubes
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Central & arterial line placement
💻 EMR
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Cerner Care B
✈️ Travel Preferences
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🏨 Lodging
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🚗 Travel
✅ Submission Requirements:
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🎓 Board Certification:
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NP: ANCC or AANP
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PA: NCCPA
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🪪 Active State License
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🩺 Certifications: ACLS, ATLS (preferred, not a deal breaker), DEA
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🧠 Strong neurosurgery and/or neuro-critical care experience
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🛡️ Clean malpractice history