Surgery - Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner
Richmond, VA, 23218, USA
- Healthcare
- Neurosurgery
- Nurse Practitioner
- Neurovascular Care
The Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner provides specialized neurovascular care in a hospital setting, diagnosing and treating adult and geriatric patients with neurological conditions. Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and responding to stroke emergencies. This role supports neurosurgeons at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital of Richmond during a maternity leave from December 2025 to March 2026.
Bon Secours St. Mary s Hospital of Richmond is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializing in Neurovascular Care to provide coverage during a maternity leave. This is a hospital-based role with full travel support provided.
Assignment DetailsLocation: Bon Secours St. Mary s Hospital of Richmond (Neurovascular Unit)
Dates of Coverage: December 2025 March 2026
Reason for Coverage: Maternity Leave
Practice Setting: Hospital-based, adult & geriatric patients
Neurosurgeons in Practice: 3
EMR: Epic
Autonomy: No supervising physician always available (in person or by phone)
Credentialing Timeline: 120 days
Diagnose and treat illnesses
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Write prescriptions
Coordinate care across specialties
Serve as first responder to all code stroke alerts within the facility
Competitive pay
Facility reimburses for flights, hotel, rental car, and mileage (IRS standard rate)
Certifications: AANP (required), ACLS (required), ENLS (required), DEA, CDS certification
Licensure: Active Virginia NP license (required)
Experience: Neurovascular experience strongly preferred (no new grads)




