Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician
Not Specified, IA, USA
- Healthcare
- Neurosurgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Locum Tenens
A Board Certified or Board Eligible Neurosurgeon is required to provide locum coverage for multiple 7-day 24-hour call shifts at a Level II Trauma Center, managing approximately one surgical case per day. The role involves adult trauma neurosurgery with support from a dedicated neuro-ortho OR team and APP support, utilizing Epic EMR. Candidates must hold appropriate licenses, certifications, and possess experience with spinal, lumbar, and thoracic instrumentation.
We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Neurosurgeon to provide locum coverage for three upcoming 7-day blocks of 24-hour call coverage.
Open Dates:
November 24 (6 AM) December 1 (6 AM)
December 22 (6 AM) December 29 (6 AM)
December 29 (6 AM) January 5 (6 AM)
Opportunity Highlights:
24-hour call shifts (approx. 7-8 consecutive days/nights per block)
Average 1 surgical case per day
Level II Trauma Center
Adult-only patient population
Epic EMR
Dedicated neuro-ortho OR team
APP support for all cases
Requirements:
Must be able to cover all three date blocks
Active IA license or IMLC/LOQ
Board Certified or Board Eligible (ABNS)
BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, NALS (or equivalents)
Experience with adult trauma neurosurgery cases
Comfortable with spinal, lumbar & thoracic instrumentation
Credentialing: Estimated at 90 days.




