Earn $25K+ Per Week | Locum Neurosurgery Call | Midwest Trauma Center
Job at a glance
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.
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Schedule & Dates
Call: In-house 24-hour call (hospital-based, no outpatient duties)
Blocks: 7-day consecutive call coverage
Open Dates:
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November 24 โ December 1
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December 22 โ December 29
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December 29 โ January 5
Credentialing: Approx. 90 days
๐ฐ Compensation
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$3,700/day for 24-hour call
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$350/call-back
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$350 orientation (if applicable)
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All travel, lodging, and malpractice coverage included
๐ฅ Facility Overview
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Level II Trauma Center with 65,000 annual ED visits
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Epic EMR
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Team includes 4 Neurosurgeons
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Dedicated Neuro-Ortho OR team + APPs for all cases
๐ Procedures & Case Mix
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Cranial: Tumor removal, hemorrhage evacuation, ICP monitoring
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Trauma: TBI, burr holes, stereotactic radiosurgery
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Spine: Discectomy, laminectomy, fusions, stabilization
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CSF management: Shunts, lumbar punctures, drain placement
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Ventriculostomy, EVD, ICP/CPP interpretation and management
โ Candidate Requirements
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Board Certified or Eligible (ABNS)
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Active Iowa license or IMLC with LOQ (required at submission)
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BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, NALS
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Strong experience in adult trauma neurosurgery & spinal instrumentation
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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.
๐จ Apply now โ first to fill will be submitted immediately.