Locums - Boston, Massachusetts, NP/PA Neurosurgery Openings

Locums – Boston, Massachusetts | NP/PA Neurosurgery Opportunity

Clinical Role RecruitWell is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a locums Neurosurgery opportunity in Boston, Massachusetts. This is a pediatric inpatient role focused entirely on patient care, rounding, orders, and discharge management. APPs do not participate in the operating room, as the resident program provides surgical assistance.

Assignment Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week

• Shift hours: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• 13-hour shifts

• No nights

• No holidays

• Full-time availability preferred

• Will consider candidates available a minimum of 2 weeks per month

• Pediatric patient population

• Inpatient Neurosurgery setting

Position Highlights

• Pediatric Neurosurgery opportunity

• Day shifts only

• No night coverage

• No holiday coverage

• No OR responsibilities

• Strong resident support

• Patient care-focused APP role

• Flexible consideration for providers available at least 2 weeks per month

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

• Begin each day rounding with Neurosurgery residents

• Review the care plan for assigned patients

• Enter and review patient orders

• Evaluate patients who require APP assessment

• Manage ongoing inpatient care needs

• Assist with discharge planning and discharge orders

• Collaborate closely with the resident team

• APPs do not participate in operative cases

Procedures & Skills

• Drain removal preferred, including:

  • Hemovac drains

  • JP drains

• No surgical first-assist or OR responsibilities

Support & Technology

• Neurosurgery resident program

• Residents provide OR assistance

• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Board Certification required

• Active Massachusetts license required

• Minimum 1 year of Neurosurgery experience required

• Pediatric Neurosurgery experience preferred

• Organization is not willing to license

Credentialing

• Approximately 90 days

• Active Massachusetts license must already be in hand

Organization & Team

• Pediatric inpatient Neurosurgery service

• APPs work closely with residents and the Neurosurgery team

• Resident program supports operative responsibilities

• APP role is focused on inpatient clinical management rather than surgery

About Boston, Massachusetts Location & Access: Boston is one of the Northeast’s major medical, academic, and cultural centers, with extensive public transportation and convenient access to regional and international travel.

Lifestyle & Community: The city offers historic neighborhoods, diverse dining, shopping, professional sports, arts, and cultural attractions throughout the greater Boston area.

Outdoor Recreation: Boston provides access to waterfront parks, walking and biking paths, the Charles River, nearby beaches, and numerous outdoor destinations throughout New England.

Attractions: Popular destinations include the Freedom Trail, Boston Common, Fenway Park, museums, historic sites, and the city’s waterfront and harbor areas.

Quality of Life: Boston offers an exceptional professional environment for healthcare providers, along with access to world-class educational institutions, cultural amenities, and coastal New England destinations.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness