Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Locums - Colorado Springs, Colorado Neurosurgery Opportunity
Clinical Role RecruitWell is seeking a Board Certified Neurosurgeon for ongoing weekend locums coverage in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This Level I Trauma assignment focuses on adult and trauma Neurosurgery, including emergency, urgent, and scheduled cranial and spinal care. The physician must be comfortable managing complex neurotrauma, intracranial hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, CSF diversion, spinal instrumentation, and neurocritical care. IMLC candidates with an active Letter of Qualification are accepted.
Assignment Details
Coverage beginning January 2027
Every weekend needed beginning in late January 2027
Coverage begins Friday at 7:00 AM
Coverage ends Monday at 7:00 AM
Inpatient and call coverage
Level I Trauma Center
Reason for coverage: Gaps in coverage
Local or drive-in candidates highly preferred
Position Highlights
Adult and trauma Neurosurgery
Level I Trauma Center
Weekend-focused schedule
Cranial and spinal surgical coverage
Neurocritical care responsibilities
Strong Neurosurgery APP support
Fully equipped operating rooms and advanced imaging resources
IMLC accepted
Fellowship highly preferred, but not required
Clinical Details & Responsibilities
Provide emergency, urgent, and scheduled Neurosurgical care
Manage adult and trauma Neurosurgery patients
Treat traumatic brain injuries and intracranial hemorrhage
Provide cranial and spinal surgical intervention
Manage neurocritical care patients
Perform CSF diversion procedures
Provide postoperative and critically ill patient management
Supervise APPs as appropriate based on training, experience, and privileges
Procedures & Skills
Tumor removal
Control of intracranial bleeding
Trauma repair
Shunt insertion and revision
Cranial burr holes
Intracranial pressure monitor placement
Management of intracranial hemorrhage
Traumatic brain injury management
Ventricular taps
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement, taps, and reprogramming
Ventriculostomy
Diskectomy
Laminectomy
Spinal fusion
Spinal stabilization and reconstruction
Spinal instrumentation required
Arterial and venous access placement
Administration of vasoactive and sedating medications
Lumbar puncture
Lumbar drain placement
CSF sampling from shunts or external ventricular drains
EEG interpretation
ICP and CPP data interpretation and management
External ventricular drain management
Application and management of therapeutic hypothermia
Must be able to perform all required procedures
Support & Technology
Neurosurgery attending physicians
Neurosurgery APPs: 2 during the day and 1 overnight
Operating room nurses and technicians
Anesthesia providers
ICU and neurocritical care nursing staff
Fully equipped operating rooms
Neurosurgical instruments and equipment
Imaging and diagnostic services
ICU/neurocritical care unit
Emergency services
Blood bank
Additional specialty support
EMR: Epic
EMR Training
Epic training must be completed before the first day of coverage
No test-out option available
Training offered Tuesdays or Fridays at 8:00 AM Mountain Time
Requirements
Board Certified in Neurological Surgery required
Active Colorado medical license or active IMLC Letter of Qualification required
Must be able to perform spinal instrumentation
Must be able to perform all required Neurosurgical procedures
ACLS through AHA highly preferred
BLS through AHA highly preferred
DEA highly preferred
Fellowship highly preferred, but not required
Local or drive-in candidates highly preferred
Organization & Team
Level I Trauma Neurosurgery service
Adult and trauma patient population
Strong APP and multidisciplinary support
Teaching and supervision responsibilities primarily involve APP oversight when applicable
Comprehensive operative, ICU, imaging, anesthesia, and emergency resources available
About Colorado Springs, Colorado

Location & Access:

Colorado Springs is located along Colorado's Front Range, approximately 70 miles south of Denver, with convenient access to Colorado Springs Airport and major regional highways.
Lifestyle & Community:

The city offers a mix of urban amenities, established neighborhoods, restaurants, shopping, cultural attractions, and a strong outdoor-oriented lifestyle.
Outdoor Recreation:

Colorado Springs is known for hiking, biking, climbing, skiing access, and proximity to destinations such as Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and surrounding mountain trails.
Attractions:

The area offers museums, performing arts, professional and collegiate sports, historic districts, outdoor attractions, and easy access to Colorado's mountain communities.
Quality of Life:

Colorado Springs combines major-city amenities with extensive access to outdoor recreation, scenic mountain views, and a strong regional healthcare presence.
What RecruitWell Provides
A+ rated malpractice coverage
Weekly direct deposit
24/7 dedicated recruiter support
Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance
Prepaid travel and lodging
RecruitWell's Core Values
Open communication
Sense of urgency
Teamwork
Accountability
Driven to win
Higher consciousness