Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Neurosurgery
About The Position
This contract, on-site position offers entry-level clinicians an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a specialized neurosurgical setting while supporting patient care within a collaborative medical environment. The clinician works alongside neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary care teams to provide comprehensive pre-operative, post-operative, and outpatient care to neurosurgery patients. It is intended for early-career NPs and PAs seeking to build clinical expertise in neurosurgical practice. The setting is inpatient, with a patient census of 13–20 per day. Case types include emergency, vascular, spinal, and cranial neurosurgery. Residents and faculty provide support. The schedule is either seven days on/seven days off or three to four days per week, with no call requirement. Paid travel and expenses are offered.
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in New Mexico.
- Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program with current board certification; board certification is required.
- Entry-level experience; new graduates and early-career clinicians are encouraged to apply.
- Strong foundational knowledge of neurosurgical conditions and perioperative care.
- Proficiency in clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and patient management.
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation standards.
- Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work independently under physician supervision in a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Willingness to commit to a contract assignment and an on-site schedule in Albuquerque.
Nice To Haves
- Valid DEA registration.
- Current BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations for neurosurgery patients.
- Assist neurosurgeons with pre-operative and post-operative patient management.
- Develop and implement individualized patient care plans under physician supervision.
- Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and imaging studies.
- Prescribe medications and manage treatment regimens in accordance with practice protocols.
- Provide patient and family education on neurosurgical conditions and procedures.
- Monitor patient recovery, manage pain, and address post-operative complications.
- Document clinical encounters accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in clinic workflows, patient triage, and follow-up scheduling.
- Adhere to clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
- Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative complex patient management.
Benefits
- Paid travel and expenses.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
