Lucrative Neurosurgery Locums in Seattle, WA
Updated 11/10/26
Seattle, Washington, United States
Physician
Surgery-Neurosurgery
Application takes about 2 minutes!
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Endovascular Neurosurgery Physician – Locum Tenens – Seattle, WA
Position Overview
Seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neurosurgeon (MD/DO) with specialized Endovascular Fellowship training for a locum tenens opportunity in Seattle, Washington, beginning March 2027.
The physician will provide interventional stroke services, neurovascular procedures, and cranial neurosurgery call coverage in a hospital-based setting.
This position requires advanced endovascular expertise, including stroke interventions and craniotomy procedures. Coverage consists of 24-hour call shifts, primarily on weekends, with occasional weekday coverage.
Compensation:
Tier 1
24-Hour Call (4 Hours Gratis): $3580 per 24 hours
Call Back: $450/hr
Tier 2
24-Hour Call (4 Hours Gratis): $3740 per 24 hours
Call Back: $470/hr
Average Worked Call Back Hours: TBD
Assignment Details
Specialty: Neurosurgery / Endovascular Neurosurgery
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Seattle, WA
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: March 2027
Contract Duration: Ongoing Coverage as Needed
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based
Clinical Focus: Interventional Stroke and Cranial Neurosurgery
Coverage Reason: Endovascular Neurosurgeon Vacancy
EMR: Epic Gold
Support Staff: Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
Call Requirements: 24-Hour Call
Coverage Dates
March 2027
March 5–11
April 2027
April 9–15
April 23–29
Additional Coverage: Ongoing Dates to Be Determined
Candidates must be available for the specified coverage dates.
Schedule
Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
Shift Hours: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM
Primary Coverage: Weekends
Additional Coverage: Occasional Weekdays
Estimated Coverage: 3–6 Days Per Month
Monthly Shift Requirements: Vary Based on Scheduling Needs
Callback: As Needed for Urgent and Emergent Neurosurgical Cases
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: Neurosurgical and Neurovascular Patients
Average Daily Admissions: Approximately 1–2
Daily Patient Volume: Varies
Primary Case Types: Cranial and Stroke Pathology
Patients Requiring Acute Stroke Intervention
Patients Requiring Endovascular Neurosurgical Procedures
Patients Requiring Emergency Cranial Neurosurgical Evaluation
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Endovascular Neurosurgery Coverage
Deliver Acute Stroke Call Services
Evaluate and Manage Patients With Neurovascular Conditions
Perform Emergency Stroke Interventions
Perform Craniotomy Procedures
Provide Cranial Neurosurgery Call Coverage
Evaluate Urgent and Emergent Neurosurgical Consultations
Assess Patients With Acute Cranial and Cerebrovascular Pathology
Determine Appropriate Surgical and Endovascular Interventions
Manage Neurosurgical Admissions and Consultations
Coordinate Care With Stroke Teams, Neurology, and Critical Care Services
Collaborate With Advanced Practice Providers
Provide Post-Procedure Evaluation and Management
Maintain Accurate Documentation in Epic Gold
Required Procedures and Clinical Skills
Endovascular Neurosurgery – Required
Acute Stroke Interventions – Required
Craniotomy – Required
Cranial Neurosurgery – Required
Neurovascular Emergency Management – Required
Interventional Stroke Call Coverage – Required
Acute Neurosurgical Consultation
Cerebrovascular Disease Management
Emergency Neurosurgical Decision-Making
Perioperative Neurosurgical Care
Multidisciplinary Stroke Management
Clinical Environment / Support
Hospital-Based Neurosurgery Services
Established Stroke Program
Neurovascular and Cranial Neurosurgery Coverage
Advanced Practice Provider Support
Epic Gold EMR
Emergency Stroke Intervention Services
24-Hour Neurosurgical Call Coverage
Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery – Required
Completed Endovascular Neurosurgery Fellowship – Required
Active Washington Medical License – Required
IMLC Not Accepted – No Exceptions
Current ACLS Certification – Required
Current BLS Certification – Required
Active DEA Registration – Required
Current Stroke Education – Required
Availability for All Listed Coverage Dates – Required
Independent Competency in Stroke Interventions and Craniotomy – Required
PALS Certification – Preferred
Clean Malpractice History – Preferred
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Neurosurgery – Preferred
Experience Providing Endovascular Stroke Call Coverage
Experience Managing Acute Cranial and Neurovascular Emergencies
Ability to Participate in 24-Hour Call Coverage
Strong Neurosurgical Decision-Making and Procedural Skills
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Neurosurgery Board Certification or Eligibility Documentation
Endovascular Fellowship Training Documentation
Active Washington Medical License
Current ACLS and BLS Certifications
Active DEA Registration
Current Stroke Education Documentation
PALS Certification, if Applicable
Documentation of Recent Endovascular Neurosurgery Experience
Confirmation of Independent Stroke Intervention and Craniotomy Skills
Malpractice History
Confirmed Availability for March 5–11, April 9–15, and April 23–29, 2027
Earliest Available Start Date
Submission Deadline: November 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Credentialing
Estimated Timeframe: 60–90 Days
Active Washington Medical License Required
Endovascular Fellowship Verification
Neurosurgery Board Certification or Eligibility Verification
ACLS, BLS, and DEA Verification
Current Stroke Education Verification
Neurosurgical Procedural Competency Review
Hospital Credentialing and Privileging Required
Virtual Orientation and Training Modules Required Before Start
Position Overview
Seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Neurosurgeon (MD/DO) with specialized Endovascular Fellowship training for a locum tenens opportunity in Seattle, Washington, beginning March 2027.
The physician will provide interventional stroke services, neurovascular procedures, and cranial neurosurgery call coverage in a hospital-based setting.
This position requires advanced endovascular expertise, including stroke interventions and craniotomy procedures. Coverage consists of 24-hour call shifts, primarily on weekends, with occasional weekday coverage.
Compensation:
Tier 1
24-Hour Call (4 Hours Gratis): $3580 per 24 hours
Call Back: $450/hr
Tier 2
24-Hour Call (4 Hours Gratis): $3740 per 24 hours
Call Back: $470/hr
Average Worked Call Back Hours: TBD
Assignment Details
Specialty: Neurosurgery / Endovascular Neurosurgery
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Location: Seattle, WA
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: March 2027
Contract Duration: Ongoing Coverage as Needed
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based
Clinical Focus: Interventional Stroke and Cranial Neurosurgery
Coverage Reason: Endovascular Neurosurgeon Vacancy
EMR: Epic Gold
Support Staff: Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
Call Requirements: 24-Hour Call
Coverage Dates
March 2027
March 5–11
April 2027
April 9–15
April 23–29
Additional Coverage: Ongoing Dates to Be Determined
Candidates must be available for the specified coverage dates.
Schedule
Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
Shift Hours: 7:00 AM–7:00 AM
Primary Coverage: Weekends
Additional Coverage: Occasional Weekdays
Estimated Coverage: 3–6 Days Per Month
Monthly Shift Requirements: Vary Based on Scheduling Needs
Callback: As Needed for Urgent and Emergent Neurosurgical Cases
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: Neurosurgical and Neurovascular Patients
Average Daily Admissions: Approximately 1–2
Daily Patient Volume: Varies
Primary Case Types: Cranial and Stroke Pathology
Patients Requiring Acute Stroke Intervention
Patients Requiring Endovascular Neurosurgical Procedures
Patients Requiring Emergency Cranial Neurosurgical Evaluation
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Endovascular Neurosurgery Coverage
Deliver Acute Stroke Call Services
Evaluate and Manage Patients With Neurovascular Conditions
Perform Emergency Stroke Interventions
Perform Craniotomy Procedures
Provide Cranial Neurosurgery Call Coverage
Evaluate Urgent and Emergent Neurosurgical Consultations
Assess Patients With Acute Cranial and Cerebrovascular Pathology
Determine Appropriate Surgical and Endovascular Interventions
Manage Neurosurgical Admissions and Consultations
Coordinate Care With Stroke Teams, Neurology, and Critical Care Services
Collaborate With Advanced Practice Providers
Provide Post-Procedure Evaluation and Management
Maintain Accurate Documentation in Epic Gold
Required Procedures and Clinical Skills
Endovascular Neurosurgery – Required
Acute Stroke Interventions – Required
Craniotomy – Required
Cranial Neurosurgery – Required
Neurovascular Emergency Management – Required
Interventional Stroke Call Coverage – Required
Acute Neurosurgical Consultation
Cerebrovascular Disease Management
Emergency Neurosurgical Decision-Making
Perioperative Neurosurgical Care
Multidisciplinary Stroke Management
Clinical Environment / Support
Hospital-Based Neurosurgery Services
Established Stroke Program
Neurovascular and Cranial Neurosurgery Coverage
Advanced Practice Provider Support
Epic Gold EMR
Emergency Stroke Intervention Services
24-Hour Neurosurgical Call Coverage
Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery – Required
Completed Endovascular Neurosurgery Fellowship – Required
Active Washington Medical License – Required
IMLC Not Accepted – No Exceptions
Current ACLS Certification – Required
Current BLS Certification – Required
Active DEA Registration – Required
Current Stroke Education – Required
Availability for All Listed Coverage Dates – Required
Independent Competency in Stroke Interventions and Craniotomy – Required
PALS Certification – Preferred
Clean Malpractice History – Preferred
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Neurosurgery – Preferred
Experience Providing Endovascular Stroke Call Coverage
Experience Managing Acute Cranial and Neurovascular Emergencies
Ability to Participate in 24-Hour Call Coverage
Strong Neurosurgical Decision-Making and Procedural Skills
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Neurosurgery Board Certification or Eligibility Documentation
Endovascular Fellowship Training Documentation
Active Washington Medical License
Current ACLS and BLS Certifications
Active DEA Registration
Current Stroke Education Documentation
PALS Certification, if Applicable
Documentation of Recent Endovascular Neurosurgery Experience
Confirmation of Independent Stroke Intervention and Craniotomy Skills
Malpractice History
Confirmed Availability for March 5–11, April 9–15, and April 23–29, 2027
Earliest Available Start Date
Submission Deadline: November 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Credentialing
Estimated Timeframe: 60–90 Days
Active Washington Medical License Required
Endovascular Fellowship Verification
Neurosurgery Board Certification or Eligibility Verification
ACLS, BLS, and DEA Verification
Current Stroke Education Verification
Neurosurgical Procedural Competency Review
Hospital Credentialing and Privileging Required
Virtual Orientation and Training Modules Required Before Start
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service