Surgery - Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

Overview & Highlights Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Neurosurgery (Inpatient)Location: Mesa, ArizonaSchedule: Full TimeCompensation: $250,000 $300,000 total annual compensationBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, CME Allowance, Malpractice Coverage, Employee Assistance Program Location & Logistics Work Environment: Hospital-based, Level 1 trauma facilityCoverage Model: Two weeks 7 days on, one week 2 days on, one week 4 days onTravel: Minimal role split between two hospital campuses, never same dayOn-Call: Yes shared coverage within neurosurgery rotation About the Opportunity / A Day in the Life This is not a routine inpatient advanced practice role.This is a highly competitive opportunity to join a high-acuity neurosurgical service within a Level 1 hospital environment, caring for complex neurological and spinal patients across the inpatient floor, emergency department, and operating room.On a given day, you may round on inpatient neurosurgical patients, evaluate new consults from the ED, assist in the OR during scheduled or urgent procedures, coordinate care with neurosurgeons and hospital staff, and help manage postoperative recovery and treatment planning. You will also document patient care, communicate updates across teams, and help ensure continuity of coverage across the service line.For the right Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, this role offers clinically demanding and professionally rewarding work: meaningful autonomy, close physician collaboration, broad case exposure, and the opportunity to make a visible impact on patient outcomes in a fast-paced inpatient setting.This role is ideal for a provider who enjoys high-acuity care, values teamwork, and is energized by a hospital-based environment where responsiveness, sound judgment, and adaptability matter. Why This Role Stands Out You will have the opportunity to:Work within a Level 1 trauma environment supporting complex neurosurgical and spinal casesPartner closely with experienced neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary hospital teamsManage patients across multiple care settings, including the floor, ED, and ORGain broad exposure to high-acuity inpatient neurosurgeryHelp deliver consistent, high-quality care across two major hospital campuses What We re Looking For Experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a strong neurosurgery backgroundThrives in a fast-paced inpatient settingClinically confident and calm under pressureComfortable managing patients across the floor, ED, and ORStrong communicator and collaborative team player Job Duties & Responsibilities Provide comprehensive inpatient care for neurosurgical patients, including evaluation, treatment, and ongoing managementAssess and manage patients across the inpatient floor and emergency departmentAssist neurosurgeons in the operating room during surgical proceduresParticipate in perioperative patient management and postoperative care coordinationMonitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriateCollaborate with neurosurgeons, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary care teamsCommunicate patient status, treatment plans, and care transitions clearly and effectivelyDocument patient encounters, procedures, and treatment plans accurately in the medical recordSupport continuity of care across physician handoffs and rotating coverageMaintain high standards of professionalism, patient safety, and complianceRotate between Desert and Thunderbird hospital campuses while ensuring consistent care standards Required Qualifications Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Arizona (or ability to obtain)Minimum of 2 years of neurosurgery experienceRNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) certification Preferred Background Experience in inpatient neurosurgical careExperience managing neurosurgical patients in a hospital-based environmentComfort working across the inpatient floor, emergency department, and operating roomExperience supporting continuity of care within a rotating physician coverage model This Role Is Likely a Fit If You Enjoy high-acuity inpatient medicine and complex neurosurgical careAre energized by fast-paced hospital environmentsLike being clinically hands-on and closely involved in procedural careWork well within collaborative, physician-led teamsTake pride in being dependable, responsive, and calm under pressure This Role May Not Be a Fit If You Prefer lower-acuity or more routine clinical environmentsAre looking for a primarily outpatient roleDo not enjoy hospital-based care that requires flexibility and urgencyPrefer highly predictable workflows over dynamic inpatient coverageAre uncomfortable supporting both bedside care and surgical procedures Why Join Us This is an opportunity to do meaningful work in a setting where your contribution is visible every day. You will join a respected neurosurgical service, work on complex and impactful cases, and be part of a team committed to delivering excellent inpatient care across two major hospital campuses.If you are an experienced NP or PA with neurosurgery experience and are looking for a role where your skill set will be fully utilized, we encourage you to apply.Please submit your most updated resume/CV to be considered. A cover letter and references are preferred, but optional. We look forward to connecting with you.

Created: 2026-03-07