Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Locum Coverage – 1 Year Assignment | Spine & Cranial Case Mix
Updated 2/16/26
$130.00
– $140.00
hourly
Cooperstown, New York, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Surgery-Neurosurgery
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Location: Hospital-Based Neurosurgery Program
Start Date: April 15, 2026
Duration: 1 Year with Option to Extend
Schedule & Setting
- Monday – Friday
- No required call
- Optional call available
- Mix of OR support, inpatient rounding, and perioperative patient care
Patient Volume & Case Mix
- Approximately 5–7 surgeries per week
- Case mix includes:
- ~80% Spine Surgery
- ~20% Cranial Neurosurgery
- Patient census varies based on elective surgery schedule
- ICU patients typically managed through consult service
Clinical Responsibilities
- First assist in neurosurgical procedures
- Assist with spine and cranial surgical cases
- Perform minor bedside procedures including wound suturing and wound aspirations
- Provide inpatient rounding and perioperative patient management
Practice Model
- Full-time neurosurgery attending on-site
- Evening and weekend coverage handled by on-call APP with formal sign-out process
- Collaborative, team-based neurosurgery environment
EMR
- EPIC
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