Surgery - Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner

Position Type: Locum or Contract Night Shifts We are actively seeking an experienced Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner to support overnight coverage in a fast-paced, hospital-based setting. This role is ideal for an NP with a strong background in neurosurgical care, trauma response, and surgical first assist experience.

Schedule: Night Shifts: 6:00 PM 6:00 AM (12-hour shifts)On-Site Call Required: Provider must remain on site to respond to emergent cases Up to 20 shifts per month available

Key Responsibilities: Provide in-house neurosurgical support and respond to emergency consults First assist in surgeries when needed (NP First Assist preferred)Manage inpatient and ICU neurosurgical patients alongside the surgical team Support admissions, coordinate care, and ensure continuity for trauma and critical cases Supervise or support care on days when physician coverage is limited Collaborate with hospital staff, radiology, and ICU teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes Practice Snapshot: Patient Mix: Adult (98%), Pediatric (2%), Trauma-focused (90%)Setting: 100% hospital-based Average daily volume per physician: Surgeries: 3 Patients: Admissions: 3 5ICU patients: 3 Tools & Systems: EPIC EMR; lab & imaging on-site

Preferred Clinical Experience: General Neurosurgery Adult & Trauma Cerebrovascular procedures (Open & Endovascular)Carotid or vertebral artery surgery, aneurysm clipping Spinal surgery with and without instrumentationICP monitor placement Previous in-house night shift experience strongly preferred

Requirements: Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Required Active CO license or Compact License Required Proven experience in neurosurgery and hospital-based acute care Confident working independently overnight and managing emergent cases on-site If you're a skilled and confident NP with a strong neurosurgical background, ready to take on challenging and meaningful overnight work this is your opportunity to make a real impact.