🚨 Locum Neurosurgery – Level I Trauma Call Coverage | March Start + Ongoing 2026 Dates

A Level I Trauma Center is seeking a Board Certified Neurosurgeon for Primary Call Coverage beginning March 2026, with ongoing coverage opportunities starting May/June 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for neurosurgeons experienced in trauma, spine, and complex inpatient neurosurgical care looking for ongoing locum coverage.

Schedule & Coverage

• Initial Dates: March 16 (7a) – March 20 (7a), 2026

• Ongoing Coverage: Beginning May/June 2026 (dates TBD)

• Call Schedule: 24-hour call (7a–7a)

• Includes 8 gratis hours per 24-hour call period

• FTE: 1.0

Practice Setting

• Level I Trauma Center

• Inpatient trauma coverage

• Primary neurosurgery call coverage required

• EMR: Epic

• Reason for Coverage: Provider vacancies and scheduling gaps

Clinical Responsibilities

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in:

• General Neurosurgery

• Trauma & Spine procedures

• Management of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)

• ICU patient management

• Brain tumor cases

Required procedural experience includes:

• External Ventricular Drain (EVD) placement

• Intracranial pressure monitoring (bolt placement)

• Craniectomy & craniotomy

• Spine procedures

• Critical care neurosurgical management

Recent Level I Trauma Center experience within the last year is required.

Credentialing

• Estimated timeframe: 30–120 days

• Emergency temporary privileges available

• Pre-application and full application must be completed within 72 hours of receipt

• Self-Query NPDB report required at submission (dated within 30 days)

Requirements

• Board Certified in Neurological Surgery (Required)

• Active Colorado License or IMLC (LOQ at submission)

• Active DEA (transferable)

• ACLS & BLS (required for credentialing)

• Clean malpractice/background strongly preferred

• Must complete required EMR training prior to start

EMR Training Requirements

• Epic modules must be completed prior to virtual training

• Virtual EMR training required before first day onsite

• Training must be completed at least one week prior to start date

Providers must also supply:

• Years of Epic experience

• Last Epic usage date & facility

• Professional photo for badge

• Preferred contact details for scheduling and communication

Travel & Lodging

• Air travel permitted

• Providers must stay within approved preferred lodging options

• Travel preferences must be disclosed at submission

Submission Notes

Candidates must:

• Confirm ability to perform all listed procedures

• Acknowledge EMR training requirements

• Confirm availability for listed dates

• Provide number of shifts available monthly for ongoing coverage

📩 Interested providers:
Please reach out for additional details or to discuss availability.