Neurology Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Boston, Massachusetts

LocumTenens.com; Spencer (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking an experienced Neurology NP to cover inpatient duties in a hospital setting in Massachusetts (Spencer). The role involves day shifts on-site with on-call and weekend coverage, starting ASAP for an ongoing locum assignment.

You will provide daily neurological care, assessments, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Candidates must be board-certified NP with prescriptive authority; inpatient neurology experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active NP license in Massachusetts.
• Board-certified as a Nurse Practitioner with neurology subspecialty preferred.
• Prescriptive authority required for Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient neurology patient management and daily assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Manage 12-hour day shifts with weekend coverage and on-call duties.

Skills

Inpatient Neurology

Call coverage

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (ANCC/AANP)

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-223482-NP-MA
• Title:NP
• Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Call
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This facility operates as a leading academic healthcare system delivering comprehensive patient care across hospital and outpatient settings. The facility maintains a strong focus on specialized medicine, research, and medical education, with the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support inpatient neurology coverage. The neurology service operates within a structured inpatient environment designed to facilitate quality care delivery across all coverage periods.

About the Facility Location

The area surrounding this assignment offers clinicians access to a range of historical, cultural, and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Points of interest include the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile walking path connecting 16 revolutionary landmarks, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and the historic neighborhood of Beacon Hill. The waterfront and harbor provide opportunities for boating and outdoor recreation, while museums, public gardens, and walking tours offer additional options during time away from the assignment. Nearby Cambridge adds academic and cultural depth to the broader area, and day trips to destinations such as Salem, accessible by train within approximately 30 minutes, provide further options throughout the engagement.

About the Clinician's Workday

The neurology nurse practitioner will provide inpatient coverage during day shifts on an on-site basis, working 12-hour shifts with weekend coverage required. Call responsibilities are a required component of this locum tenens assignment, and clinicians must be available to fulfill call obligations as scheduled. Clinical responsibilities include daily neurological patient management, assessment, and active collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team throughout each coverage period.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:High
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No