Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Neurosurgery - $4,030 to $4,320 per week in New Haven, CT

Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - Neurosurgery
Location: New Haven, CT
Employer: GHR Healthcare
Pay: $4,030 to $4,320 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner – Neurosurgery in New Haven, Connecticut

Locum tenens Nurse Practitioner opportunity in neurosurgery at a busy academic hospital in New Haven, CT. Join a high-acuity Level I trauma center, provide inpatient rounding and consultative care, and work with an established multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced neuroscience setting.

Weekly Estimated Pay: $4,030-$4,320

Job Details

• Specialty: Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner
• Setting: Academic hospital, Level I trauma center
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Assignment Length: 26 weeks
• Start Date: February 1, 2027
• Patient Volume: Approximately 8-12 patients per day
• Charting System: Epic
• Coverage Need: 1 FTE
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut — a vibrant coastal New England city known for its historic charm, arts scene, walkable neighborhoods, and lively food culture

Job Requirements

• Board certification required
• Active state license required; compact providers accepted
• DEA required
• ACLS and BLS required
• At least 1 year of relevant inpatient Nurse Practitioner experience required; 2 years preferred
• Experience with rounding and consults in neurosurgery, neurology, stroke, or critical care settings preferred
• Ability to work independently in a high-acuity inpatient environment
• Comfort with bedside procedures and post-operative patient management

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for neurosurgery, neurology, and stroke patients
• Perform daily rounds, ongoing assessments, and develop diagnostic and treatment plans
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative patients, including monitoring for complications and coordinating perioperative plans
• Respond to inpatient consults involving altered mental status, seizures, focal deficits, headaches, and post-operative neurologic changes
• Support acute stroke workflows and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on evaluation and ongoing management
• Complete focused histories, neurologic assessments, and consult documentation in Epic
• Assist with bedside procedures as appropriate, including lumbar puncture, access placement, wound care, staple/suture removal, and drain management support
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, nursing, imaging, and rehabilitation teams to ensure continuity of care

Location Highlights

• Work in a respected academic healthcare setting with access to advanced resources and a collaborative care model
• Enjoy the energy of New Haven, a city known for its cultural attractions, coastal access, and convenient New England location
• Excellent opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner seeking neurosurgery jobs, inpatient healthcare jobs, and locum tenens advanced practice provider roles

Apply now to join this neurosurgery locum tenens healthcare opportunity in New Haven, Connecticut.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.