Neurosurgery APP (Night Float) Inpatient/Emergency-Focused | St. Josephs Tampa

BayCare Medical Group (BMG) Physician Assistants (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

BayCare Medical Group (BMG) is seeking Physician Assistants (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) to join a well-established neurosurgical team at St. Joseph's Hospital, a 615-bed Level II Trauma Center in Tampa, Florida. This role is heavily inpatient and emergency-focused, supporting a high-acuity neurosurgical population in a fast-paced hospital setting. The current team includes four board-certified neurosurgeons supported by four APPs, providing comprehensive care across cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve conditions for both adult and pediatric patients.

Position Highlights

• Night shift role: 5:00 PM 7:30 AM (averaging ~34 hours/week)
• 3-night block scheduling (weekday or weekend rotations), structured as two weeks on, then one week off.
• Continuous in-house coverage: One neurosurgery APP onsite at all times
• Primarily inpatient/emergency-based care with no outpatient responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurosurgical care, including consults, admissions, and cross-coverage
• Manage urgent and emergent neurosurgical patients in collaboration with the surgical team
• Support post-operative care and patient stabilization overnight
• Work closely with neurosurgeons, ICU teams, and hospital staff in a high-acuity, team-based environment
• Participate in a collaborative model focused on efficient, high-quality patient care

Why Join BayCare Neurosurgery?

• High-acuity, hands-on clinical experience in a Level II Trauma Center
• Strong, supportive physician-led team environment
• Opportunity to work across a broad neurosurgical case mix
• Stable schedule with built-in night block structure and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute care, inpatient, or emergency setting required
• Experience with pediatrics preferred.
• Prior neurosurgery, critical care, or surgical experience preferred
• Acute Care certification required for APRNs.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex patients independently overnight
• Surgical First Assist or RNFA certification preferred
• Board certified (PA/APRN) with Florida licensure (or ability to obtain)
• Eligible for hospital medical staff privileges

Company Overview

BayCare Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Incentive Bonus
• Retirement Plan plus employer match
• Paid Time Off
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Insurance
• Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more

Join BayCare Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.

BayCare continues to be a top destination to work, receive, and provide care a commitment that's reflected in our recent recognitions. Nationally, we were honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today and Energage. Locally, Tampa Bay Times and Energage named BayCare a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year. This year, we're especially proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company at No. 17, and recognized for the fifth time by the prestigious PEOPLE Companies That Care list, as well as an eight-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care award.

BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, comprising a network of 16 hospitals and a wide range of services, including imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home health care, and urgent care. Our mission is to connect patients with a full spectrum of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services to meet their health care needs throughout their lifetime.