Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Richmond, Virginia

LocumTenens.com; Dillwyn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking a Board-certified Nurse Practitioner to provide inpatient neurointerventional surgery coverage in a full-time assignment in Virginia.

Shifts run 12 hours (7:00–19:00 or 19:00–07:00) three per week with night-shift coverage required; no on-call. You will manage adult patients, respond to code strokes, and maintain prescriptive authority throughout the engagement.

Location is on-site in Virginia, with ASAP start and ongoing placement.

Qualifications

• Must be Board Certified as NP and licensed to practice in VA.
• Provide inpatient neurointerventional coverage for adults.
• Maintain prescriptive authority for the duration of engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurointerventional surgery coverage for adult patients.
• Respond to code strokes and manage post-procedure care.
• Work 12-hour shifts (7:00–19:00 or 19:00–07:00) three days per week.
• Night shift coverage is required; no call coverage.

Skills

Neurointerventional surgery

Inpatient care

Prescriptive authority

12-hour shifts

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification

Board certification

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-224158-NP-VA
• Title:NP
• Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Night Shift
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This full-service acute care hospital offers comprehensive medical, surgical, emergency, and specialty services to the adult patient population. The facility maintains the clinical infrastructure and established protocols necessary to support inpatient neurointerventional surgery coverage across all designated coverage periods. On-site resources are in place to facilitate coordinated patient care delivery for each assigned shift.

About the Facility Location

Richmond, Virginia offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of historical, cultural, and outdoor attractions suited to varied interests. The James River runs through the area and supports outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and rock climbing within the James River Park System. The area also features museums dedicated to American Civil War and Holocaust history, landmarks such as Belle Isle and the Canal Walk, guided food tours, public art, and a calendar of community events throughout the year.

About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will provide inpatient neurointerventional surgery coverage for adult patients, responding to code strokes and managing post-procedure care throughout each assigned shift. Shifts are structured as 12-hour assignments, either 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with three shifts scheduled per week. Night shift availability is required for this assignment. No call coverage is required, and prescriptive authority must be maintained for the duration of the engagement.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Varies
• Patient Population:Adults
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No