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

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

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

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