Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner – Locum Tenens Opportunity | Northern California

Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner – Locum Tenens Opportunity | Northern California

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens Neurosurgery opportunity with a highly respected academic medical center in Northern California. This is an inpatient-only position supporting a high-volume spine service focused on post-operative management and care coordination.

Position Details

• Specialty: Neurosurgery

• Position Type: Locum Tenens

• Assignment Length: 20 weeks

• Start Date: Late August 2026

• Schedule: 3x12-hour weekday shifts plus bi-weekly 8-hour Saturday shifts

• No call required

Practice Setting

• Academic medical center

• Inpatient-only role

• Adult patient population

• Epic EMR

Clinical Responsibilities

Providers will support a busy inpatient spine service managing:

• Post-operative spinal surgery patients

• Discharge planning and care coordination

• Inpatient follow-up care

Please note:

• No OR responsibilities

• No first assisting

• No new consults

• No call coverage

Team Structure & Volume

• Collaborative environment with APPs and residents

• High-volume spine service

• Approximately 30–40 patients per day shared among the care team

Required Qualifications

• Active California NP license required

• Board certification required (ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, or ACNPC)

• AHA BLS certification required

• California DEA with Schedule II authority required

• Minimum of 2 years of inpatient experience preferred

• Must have experience managing pre- and post-operative spine surgery patients

• Academic medical center experience strongly preferred

Additional Information

• Credentialing timeframe approximately 60–90 days

• Busy, fast-paced academic environment ideal for experienced inpatient Neurosurgery APPs