Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Neurological Surgery Needed in NM

Job Description

Our client, a hospital located in New Mexico, is looking for a locum Nurse Practitioner specializing in Neurological Surgery for a 168-day assignment beginning in May 2025, with potential for extension. The role involves night shifts (5 PM to 5 AM) on a 7-on/7-off or 14-on/14-off schedule. Responsibilities include managing adult and pediatric neurosurgical cases, responding to trauma calls, post-operative care, and nighttime management of subacute trauma patients. The PA will work with both adult and pediatric neurosurgery teams and use Powerchart EMR. This challenging position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity setting, handling a wide range of neurosurgical cases.

Overview

Facility Type: Hospital

Location: New Mexico (NM)

Work Hours: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM, 7 days on/7 days off or 14 days on/14 days off

Start Date: May 2025

Duration: 168 days (with potential for extension)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a locum Nurse Practitioner specializing in Neurological Surgery to provide coverage for a hospital located in New Mexico. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing both adult and pediatric neurosurgical cases, including trauma and chronic conditions.

Job Details:

- Night shift: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM

- Rotation: 7 days on/7 days off or 14 days on/14 days off

Responsibilities:

 - Assessing and coordinating care for head traumas and chronic cerebral anomalies

 - Managing spine trauma and chronic conditions (alternating weeks)

 - Responding to trauma calls involving potential brain or spinal trauma

 - Post-operative monitoring and management of neurosurgical patients

 - Managing neurosurgical devices (EVD, Irraflow, Lumbar drains, etc.)

 - Nighttime medical management of subacute trauma team

 - Emergent management of declining patients pending ICU transfer

- Collaboration with 3 adult and 2 pediatric neurosurgery attendings

Requirements:

- Licensed Nurse Practitioner with specialization in Neurological Surgery

- Active New Mexico NP license or ability to obtain one

- Comfort with both adult and pediatric neurosurgical cases

- Proficiency in Powerchart EMR system

Additional Information:

- Primarily adult patients with occasional pediatric cases

- Potential for extension beyond the initial 168-day assignment

Benefits:

• Strong compensation

• Travel-related expenses covered

• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension. Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility