Locums Neurosurgery Physician

We are seeking a Board-Certified Neurosurgery Physician for a locum tenens opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO. This position provides 24-hour weekend coverage at a Level I Trauma Center, managing adult neurosurgical and trauma cases, including complex cranial and spinal conditions. Coverage is needed every weekend as soon as credentialing is complete.

Compensation: $5,000 a day all inclusive.

Schedule & Practice Details

• Shift: 24-hour coverage
• Schedule: Friday at 7:00 AM through Monday at 7:00 AM
• Frequency: Every weekend once credentialed
• Call: Required
• Trauma Designation: Level I Trauma Center
• EMR: Epic
• Patient Population: Adults, including neurosurgical trauma patients

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage adult neurosurgical and trauma cases.
• Perform cranial procedures, including tumor removal, hemorrhage control, burr holes, and shunt insertion or revision.
• Manage traumatic brain injuries, intracranial hemorrhage, and other neurocritical conditions.
• Perform spinal procedures, including discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, stabilization, and reconstruction.
• Place and manage intracranial pressure monitors, external ventricular drains, and lumbar drains.
• Perform ventricular taps, lumbar punctures, and cerebrospinal fluid sampling from shunts and external ventricular drains.
• Manage ventriculoperitoneal shunts, including taps and reprogramming.
• Interpret EEG findings and monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) data.
• Provide neurocritical care interventions, including hypothermia management and administration of vasoactive or sedating medications.
• Place arterial and venous access as clinically indicated.
• Coordinate care with trauma teams, critical care providers, and other specialists.
• Respond to urgent and emergent neurosurgical consultations during assigned coverage.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certification in Neurosurgery required
• Active Colorado medical license
• Current ACLS, BLS, and ATLS certifications