Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

Position Overview One of our Partners, is seeking a Board-Certified Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Neurosurgery service line on a locum tenens basis. The provider will cover 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) on a 7-on / 7-off rotation, providing inpatient neurosurgical coverage within a Level I Trauma Center environment.This assignment offers consistent block scheduling, a high-acuity inpatient setting, and collaboration with a seasoned neurosurgical team.Pay Ranking: Top 15% of 2025 national market rates for Neurosurgery APPs. Assignment Highlights Coverage Dates:December 15-21, 2025 (credentialed only)December 29, 2025 - January 4, 2026 (credentialed only)January 12-18January 26 - February 1February 9-15February 23 - March 1March 9-15March 23-29April 6-12April 20-26Schedule: 7p-7a 7-on / 7-off rotationSetting: Inpatient onlyTrauma Level: Level I Trauma CenterTeam: 9 Neurosurgeons 9 APPs 24/7 inpatient supportProcedures: Admissions, consults, rounding, discharges (if needed), and optional OR first assistOrientation: 4 hours, non-billable (required day before start)Joint Commission-certified agency (HPA Healthcare)Travel & Lodging: Prepaid by HPA HealthcareMalpractice Insurance: Provided Skills & Experience Minimum 2 years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Neurosurgery, Neurocritical Care, or Inpatient SurgeryProficient in post-operative management and overnight consultsSkilled at evaluating acute neurosurgical issues and coordinating care with on-call surgeonsFamiliar with EMR documentation, handoff communication, and inpatient rounding workflows Job Responsibilities Provide overnight inpatient coverage for the Neurosurgery teamManage admissions, consults, and post-operative follow-up careEvaluate and stabilize neurosurgical and trauma patientsAssist in the OR if privileged (optional)Document care plans, progress notes, and orders accuratelySupport seamless handoffs between day and night teams

Created: 2025-12-10