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Neurosurgery NP/PA Locum Tenens – Marshfield, WI
Updated 9/02/25
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Neurosurgery
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
DHS/DHSc
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time locum tenens assignment. This role supports two neurosurgeons with inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and on-call coverage at a Level II Trauma and Level III PEDS facility.
- First assist in neurosurgical procedures (craniotomy, spinal fusion, aneurysm interventions, etc.)
- Independent rounding across hospital units including NICU, PICU, ICU, and Med/Surg
- Respond to hospital and ER consultations
- Conduct outpatient consultations, post-op follow-ups, and ongoing patient care
- Manage patient calls, refill requests, FMLA forms, and medication orders
- Call rotation: 1 in 3 weekdays/weekends (beeper, 20-min response time)
- Handle 10–12 patients/day in clinic (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM)
- Surgical first assist
- Bedside procedures
- Familiarity with craniotomy, decompressive surgeries, and spinal interventions
- Experience with both adult and pediatric neurosurgical cases preferred
- Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
- Optional 12-hour shifts available
- Call schedule: 1:3 weekday/weekend
- Call Type: Beeper
Job Responsibilities
Independent rounding across hospital units including NICU, PICU, ICU, and Med/Surg
Respond to hospital and ER consultations
Conduct outpatient consultations, post-op follow-ups, and ongoing patient care
Manage patient calls, refill requests, FMLA forms, and medication orders
Call rotation: 1 in 3 weekdays/weekends (beeper, 20-min response time)
Handle 10–12 patients/day in clinic (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM)
Must have recent neurosurgery experience, including surgical assisting
Board Certified and eligible to practice as NP/PA
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS
Credentialing: Approx. 60 days
Temporary privileges available
EMR: Cerner
Qualifications
Board Certified and eligible to practice as NP/PA
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS
Credentialing: Approx. 60 days
Temporary privileges available
EMR: Cerner
Working Hours
Optional 12-hour shifts available
Call schedule: 1:3 weekday/weekend
Call Type: Beeper
Skills
Bedside procedures
Familiarity with craniotomy, decompressive surgeries, and spinal interventions
Experience with both adult and pediatric neurosurgical cases preferred
