Neurosurgery NP/PA - Inpatient

Staffmed Healthcare Staffing & Recruiting (Medical Edge Recruitment); Harg (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus sign-on bonus

Relocation allowance available

Optional weekend shift bonus: 50/day

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Retirement plan with up to 8% employer

Tuition discount for you and your/fam

Malpractice insurance provided

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis

10-hour shifts, 4 days per week (Mon–F

Job summary

StaffMed Health Partners, LLC is recruiting an Inpatient Neurosurgery NP or PA for a premier academic medical center in Columbia, Missouri. You will join a high-volume neurosurgery program, working with fellowship-trained neurosurgeons in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment.

The role requires at least 3 years of inpatient neurosurgery APP experience, Missouri licensure, and NCCPA certification for PAs or APRN licensure for NPs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of inpatient neurosurgery APP experience.
• Active Missouri RN and APRN licensure with Document of Recognition for NPs or active NCCPA for PAs.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• First-assist in neurosurgical procedures including cranial and spinal cases.
• Manage inpatient neurosurgery consults, admissions, and discharges.
• Perform lumbar punctures, drain management, suturing, and minor bedside procedures.
• Provide telemedicine coverage and stroke call support.
• Round on neurosurgery inpatients and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Inpatient neurosurgery care

Education

AMA-accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

Missouri APRN licensure

Job description

StaffMed Health Partners is recruiting an Inpatient Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a prestigious academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center in Columbia, Missouri. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-volume neurosurgery program within one of the Midwest’s top university health systems, working alongside fellowship-trained neurosurgeons in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salary plus sign-on bonus
• Relocation allowance available
• Optional weekend shift bonus: 50/day
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
• Retirement plan with up to 8% employer match (403b and 457b)
• Tuition discount for you and your family
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week (Monday–Friday)

Practice Highlights and Qualifications

• First-assist in neurosurgical procedures including cranial and spinal cases
• Manage inpatient neurosurgery consults, admissions, and discharges
• Perform lumbar punctures, drain management, suturing, and minor bedside procedures
• Telemedicine coverage and stroke call support
• Round on neurosurgery inpatients and coordinate multidisciplinary care
• Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and lab work
• Minimum 3 years of inpatient neurosurgery APP experience required
• NP: Active Missouri RN and APRN licensure with Document of Recognition required
• PA: Graduation from AMA-accredited PA program with active NCCPA certification required
• BLS certification required

About Columbia, Missouri

Columbia is one of the Midwest’s best-kept secrets — a vibrant university city of 130,000 perfectly positioned two hours from both Kansas City and St. Louis. Home to the University of Missouri, Columbia pulses with college-town energy: a thriving downtown packed with locally owned restaurants, craft breweries, live music venues, and a year-round farmers market. The cost of living runs 15–20% below the national average, meaning your dollar stretches dramatically — a beautifully updated home in a top-rated school district can be found for 50K–50K. Outdoor enthusiasts love the 60+ miles of trails including the legendary MKT Trail, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park’s caves and bluffs, and easy weekend getaways to the Lake of the Ozarks. Columbia’s public schools consistently rank among the best in Missouri, and the university brings world‑class arts, SEC athletics, and a diverse, educated community. If you want big‑city culture with small‑town warmth — and a paycheck that actually lets you build wealth — Columbia delivers.