Locums Neurosurgeon – Call Coverage Only | Burlington, NC | One Weekend/Month + Holidays
Job at a glance
Job description
Join a well-supported Neurosurgery team in Burlington, North Carolina, providing call-only coverage at a respected acute care hospital within the Cone Health system. Perfect for a skilled, well-rounded Neurosurgeon looking for a predictable, low-commitment locums schedule.
📍 Location: Burlington, NC
🗓 Start Date: February 5, 2026
📅 Employment: Locum Tenens (1099)
🔍 Specialty: Neurosurgery
📅 SCHEDULE DETAILS
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24-hour call (7am–7am)
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1 weekend per month
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Friday 7am → Monday 7am
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Holiday Coverage Needed:
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Spring Break: March 27–April 5
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Christmas (varied dates as needed)
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Occasional additional call weeks throughout the year
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No clinic, no scheduled OR — call only
🏥 WORK & PRACTICE DETAILS
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Trauma Level: Adult II/III
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Support Staff: 5 Neurosurgeons on service
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Department covers:
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General neurosurgery
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Spine surgery
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Peripheral nerve & brachial plexus surgery
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Volume: Call-dependent, varies
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Patient Population: Adults
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EMR: EPIC
✅ REQUIREMENTS
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Board Certified in Neurosurgery
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Active NC medical license (no licensing assistance available)
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DEA (must be tied to NC)
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Minimum 2 years’ experience
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Must be comfortable integrating into a high-functioning neurosurgery culture
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Vaccines: NOT mandatory
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Privileging: 60–90 days
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IMLC: Not accepted (NC not part of IMLC)
✨ WHY THIS ASSIGNMENT STANDS OUT
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Predictable monthly call with minimal weekday disruption
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Strong neurosurgical team & system support
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Clean call-only structure — no clinic or elective cases
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Great location close to Greensboro, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh