Earn $25K+ Per Week | Locum Neurosurgery Call | Midwest Trauma Center

Updated 10/17/25
$3,500 – $3,700 daily
50314, Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Physician
Surgery-Neurosurgery
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Visa Sponsorship Yes

Job description

Job description

We are seeking a Board Certified or Eligible Neurosurgeon to provide locum 24-hour call coverage at a high-acuity, Level II Trauma Center in the Midwest. This is a hospital-based position with dedicated APP and OR team support. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with trauma neurosurgery, including cranial and spinal procedures, and must be available for all scheduled blocks.

๐Ÿ“… Schedule & Dates
Call: In-house 24-hour call (hospital-based, no outpatient duties)
Blocks: 7-day consecutive call coverage

Open Dates:

  • November 24 โ€“ December 1

  • December 22 โ€“ December 29

  • December 29 โ€“ January 5

Credentialing: Approx. 90 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ Compensation

  • $3,700/day for 24-hour call

  • $350/call-back

  • $350 orientation (if applicable)

  • All travel, lodging, and malpractice coverage included

๐Ÿฅ Facility Overview

  • Level II Trauma Center with 65,000 annual ED visits

  • Epic EMR

  • Team includes 4 Neurosurgeons

  • Dedicated Neuro-Ortho OR team + APPs for all cases

๐Ÿ›  Procedures & Case Mix

  • Cranial: Tumor removal, hemorrhage evacuation, ICP monitoring

  • Trauma: TBI, burr holes, stereotactic radiosurgery

  • Spine: Discectomy, laminectomy, fusions, stabilization

  • CSF management: Shunts, lumbar punctures, drain placement

  • Ventriculostomy, EVD, ICP/CPP interpretation and management

โœ… Candidate Requirements

  • Board Certified or Eligible (ABNS)

  • Active Iowa license or IMLC with LOQ (required at submission)

  • BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, NALS

  • Strong experience in adult trauma neurosurgery & spinal instrumentation

  • Must be available for all listed coverage dates

This is a high-compensation, short-term locum role in a highly organized trauma environment. Excellent support, minimal administrative burden, and high-impact patient care.

๐Ÿ“จ Apply now โ€” first to fill will be submitted immediately.

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