Locums - Urbana, Illinois, Neurosurgery Opening

Locums – Urbana, Illinois, Neurosurgery Opportunity

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• Locum tenens opportunity

• Start date: ASAP – ongoing need

• Seeking a board certified or board eligible neurosurgeon

• Inpatient and acute neurosurgery practice

• Coverage: one full week per month (Monday 7:00 AM – Monday 7:00 AM)

Schedule

• Monthly coverage: One full week per month

• Weekday schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Weeknight call: 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Weekend call: Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 7:00 AM (24-hour coverage)

• Total call coverage: 7 call days per month (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)

• Orientation: Typically one weekday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM before the first assignment

Clinical Details

• Practice setting: Inpatient and acute neurosurgery service

• Patient population:

  • Majority adult and geriatric

  • Small percentage of adolescent and pediatric patients (primarily trauma cases transferred out when needed)

• Average new consults: Approximately 6–7 per day

• Service list: Typically 15–40 patients, average around 25

• Additional surgical cases from call: Approximately 4–8 per week

Procedures

• General neurosurgery procedures including:

  • Management of cranial and spinal trauma

  • Treatment of intracranial hemorrhage

  • Placement of external ventricular drains

  • Management of hydrocephalus

  • Craniotomy for evacuation of hematomas or tumors

  • Spinal procedures including decompressions and instrumentation as indicated

Clinical Support and Technology

• Hospital size: 509 beds

• Trauma designation: Level I Trauma Center

• APP support:

  • 4 daytime APPs (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

  • Night-time APP coverage (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

• Clinic support: RN and Medical Assistant

• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Board certified or board eligible in Neurosurgery

• Active Illinois license required

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Organization Information

• Large academic-style hospital with comprehensive neurosurgical services

• Level I Trauma Center providing advanced neurosurgical care

• Robust APP and clinical support team

About the Area – Urbana, Illinois

• Location & Access: Part of the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area in central Illinois, home to the University of Illinois

• Academic Environment: Vibrant university community with cultural events, research, and collegiate athletics

• Outdoor Recreation: Parks, trails, and nearby lakes for hiking, biking, and fishing

• Arts & Culture: The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and numerous museums, galleries, and festivals

• Quality of Life: Affordable living, strong education resources, and a welcoming Midwestern community

What RecruitWell Provides

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24/7 dedicated recruiter support

Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

Prepaid travel and lodging (no flights)

RecruitWell’s Core Values

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