Neurosurgery NP Locum — On‑Site, Paid Travel

77 Consultants; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel & expenses

Job summary

77 Consultants seeks entry-level Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to support neurosurgery teams in Albuquerque, NM. This on-site contract offers hands-on experience across pre-operative, post-operative, and outpatient care within a collaborative medical environment.

You will work alongside neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care under physician supervision.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted NP/PA license in NM.
• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program with board certification.
• Entry-level experience; new graduates encouraged to apply.
• Strong foundational knowledge of neurosurgical conditions and perioperative care.
• Proficiency in clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and patient management.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation standards.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently under physician supervision in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Valid DEA registration and current BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations for neurosurgery patients.
• Assist neurosurgeons with pre-operative and post-operative patient management.
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans under physician supervision.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and imaging studies.
• Prescribe medications and manage treatment regimens in accordance with practice protocols.
• Provide patient and family education on neurosurgical conditions and procedures.
• Monitor patient recovery, manage pain, and address post-operative complications.
• Document clinical encounters accurately in electronic health records.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinic workflows, patient triage, and follow-up scheduling.
• Adhere to clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation in EHR

Communication skills

Independent work under supervision

DEA registration

BLS certification

Education

NP/PA degree

Board certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

77 Consultants seeks entry-level Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to support neurosurgery teams in Albuquerque, NM. This on-site contract offers hands-on experience across pre-operative, post-operative, and outpatient care within a collaborative medical environment.

You will work alongside neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care under physician supervision.