Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Neurosurgery in Boston, MA

Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - Neurosurgery
Location: Boston, MA
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 13 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a Locums Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner to provide inpatient neurosurgical care in a hospital setting in Boston, MA. This is a patient-care-focused role working alongside neurosurgery residents and the inpatient care team.

Full-time coverage is preferred, but providers available for a minimum of 2 weeks per month will be considered.

Compensation : $125 - $135 Per Hour

Schedule

• 3 shifts per week

• 13-hour shifts: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• No nights

• No holidays

• Full-time preferred; minimum 2 weeks/month considered

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurosurgical care for pediatric patients.

• Begin the day rounding with neurosurgery residents and reviewing patient plans.

• Evaluate patients who require in-person assessment and follow-up.

• Review, enter, and manage patient orders.

• Assist with discharge planning and complete discharge-related orders and documentation.

• Coordinate care with residents, physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

• Perform bedside procedures as appropriate, including removal of Hemovac and JP drains .

• Provide ongoing patient care and clinical management throughout the shift.

• No OR responsibilities ; APPs are dedicated to patient care while residents assist with surgical cases.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner with Board Certification in Neurosurgery

• Massachusetts medical license

• Minimum 1 year of neurosurgery experience

• Inpatient neurosurgical experience required

• Pediatric patient experience preferred