$180/hr Neurosurgery APP locums in Illinois.
Updated 2/20/26
Rockford, Illinois, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Neurosurgery
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
DHS/DHSc
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Facility in Rockford, IL seeking Neurosurgery APP locums coverage
Medical Center in Rockford, IL is seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants for inpatient Neurosurgery coverage due to a turnover vacancy. This is a collaborative hospital-based role with no call responsibilities.
Compensation
Hourly rate: $180/hour
Holiday rate multiplier: 1.5x
Position Details
Specialty: Neurosurgery
Role: NP or PA
Practice Setting: Primarily inpatient, with occasional outpatient clinic support
Location: Rockford, IL
Start Date: April 6, 2026
Coverage Type: Full-time or Part-time locum tenens
Estimated Shifts per Month: Approximately 15
Schedule
Monday–Friday
12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
No call required
Practice Environment
Collaborate with:
2 Neurosurgeons
1 additional APP
Shared inpatient census of approximately 20–25 patients
100% adult patient population
Physician support onsite; APP will not work solo
EMR: Epic
Clinical Responsibilities
Round on neurosurgery inpatients
Perform patient assessments and documentation
Assist with care coordination and discharge planning
Provide outpatient clinic support as needed
Collaborate closely with neurosurgeons and interdisciplinary care teams
Credentialing
Privileges available: Full and Temporary
Estimated credentialing timeframe: Approximately 90 days
Temporary privileges possible for candidates with a clean file
Licensure & Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible NP or PA – required
Active Illinois license – required
DEA – required
CSR license – required
BLS and ACLS – required
Minimum 1 year of experience – required
Travel & Lodging
Travel reimbursement includes airfare, lodging, rental car, mileage, parking, and fuel
Airfare must be standard economy with one checked bag
Lodging capped at $150 per night before taxes and fees; no incidentals permitted
Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rates
Seasonal rental car caps apply
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- Physician owned and led agency
- Highest-Pay rates on the market
- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail
- 100% transparent
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