Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Nurse Practitioner in San Francisco, CA

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Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Practitioner

Location: San Francisco, CA



Employer: Rhino Medical



Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)



Contract Duration: 26 Weeks



Start Date: ASAP



About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Rhino Medical to find a qualified Nurse Practitioner NP in San Francisco, California, 94143!

San Francisco, California Nurse Practitioner in Neurosurgical Surgery Locum Tenens Opportunity

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking California-licensed Nurse Practitioners for a locum tenens opportunity in San Francisco, California. This role involves providing comprehensive neurosurgical care in a hospital setting, managing both inpatient and outpatient adult patients with complex neurological conditions.

Opportunity Highlights

• Nurse Practitioner locum tenens position
  
  
• Contract Length: 26 weeks with options to extend and convert to permanent
  
  
• Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  
  
• Setting: Hospital inpatient and outpatient neurosurgery department
  
  
• EMR: Epic
  
  
• Patient census varies from 8 to 20 patients per day depending on transfer flow and facility volume
  
  
• Focus on post-op management, case coordination, imaging orders, and invasive procedures such as drain pulls
  
  

Schedule Details

• Full-time, Monday through Friday, day shift
  
  
• Hours: 08:00 – 17:00
  
  

Clinical Scope

• Managing adult patients in neurosurgery, including brain tumor care, neuro ICU, meningiomas, and other complex neurosurgical cases
  
  
• Inpatient responsibilities: Brain tumor management, neuro ICU oversight, coordination of transfers from other facilities
  
  
• Outpatient duties: Post-operative follow-up, case management, ordering imaging and scans
  
  
• Special procedures: Pulling drains (training available on EVD drains)
  
  
• Participating in multidisciplinary team discussions and care planning within Epic EMR
  
  

Practice Environment

• Hospital inpatient and outpatient neurosurgery department in a Level II trauma center
  
  
• Receives high-acuity transfers from regional facilities
  
  
• EMR: Epic
  
  

Requirements

• Active California Nurse Practitioner license
  
  
• Certification: ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, or ACNPC
  
  
• DEA license for California with Schedule 2/2N registration
  
  
• BLS certification
  
  
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in neurosurgery or complex surgical floors, neuro ICU experience preferred
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with neuro ICU patients or neurosurgical post-op management
  
  
• Ability to perform drain pulls or willingness to learn
  
  

Why Nurses Move on This Role

• Opportunity to work in a specialized neurosurgery department with diverse clinical cases
  
  
• Competitive full-time schedule with steady contract duration
  
  
• Exposure to both inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical care
  
  

Why Providers Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly direct deposit
  
  
• Triple A-rated malpractice coverage
  
  
• Concierge recruiter communication
  
  
• Transparent process from presentation to placement
  
  
• Focus on building long-term professional relationships
  
  
• Alignment of assignments with clinical expertise and lifestyle goals
  
  

Apply with your updated resume to secure upcoming coverage dates.

Rhino Medical is leading the charge. Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.

About Rhino Medical

At Rhino Medical Services, we don’t just staff locums—we fuel a mission to solve America’s healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment—who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam—“I will either find a way or make one”—we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won’t find fluff here—just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. xywuqvp Choose Rhino.

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