Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inCalifornia

LocumTenens.com; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a Board-certified Nurse Practitioner to provide day-shift neurosurgical coverage in an inpatient/ER setting at an on-site facility in California. The assignment starts ASAP and continues ongoing, with no call requirements.

The clinician will round on and evaluate neurosurgery patients, coordinate care with the on-call neurosurgeon, and manage orders, notes, and drain removals as indicated, while producing daily progress and discharge documentation.

Qualifications

• Board-certified NP required for neurosurgery coverage.
• Experience in inpatient and neurosurgical or ED settings preferred.
• No call required during the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Round on and evaluate all patients on the neurosurgery service.
• Coordinate care with the neurosurgeon on call.
• Enter orders and write notes; remove drains as indicated.
• Write daily progress notes, discharge instructions, discharge summaries, and consultation notes.
• Communicate changes in care plan or concerns to the neurosurgeon on call promptly.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team coordination

Education

NP board certification

Job description

This Job at a Glance

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

About the Facility

This 265-bed acute care facility holds a Level II trauma designation, providing the clinical resources and established protocols necessary to support inpatient neurosurgical coverage. The facility maintains infrastructure to accommodate coordinated care delivery across inpatient and emergency department settings. A neurosurgeon on call is available to support clinical operations throughout each assigned coverage period.

About the Facility Location

The region offers a broad range of outdoor recreation opportunities, including access to coastal areas, hiking, and year-round activities suited to varied interests. Cultural attractions, diverse dining options, and natural scenery provide ample opportunities during time away from clinical responsibilities. The area's mild climate and regional amenities support a well-rounded experience for visiting clinicians.

About the Clinician's Workday

The nurse practitioner will provide day shift neurosurgical coverage across inpatient and emergency department settings at this on-site facility. Clinical responsibilities include rounding on and evaluating all patients on the neurosurgery service, coordinating care with the neurosurgeon on call, entering orders, writing notes, and removing drains as indicated. The clinician will write daily progress notes, discharge instructions, discharge summaries, and consultation notes, and will evaluate new consults as they arise. Timely communication of changes in care plan, neurological assessment, or clinical concerns to the neurosurgeon on call is required throughout each assigned coverage period.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Varies
• Support Staff: Neurosurgeon on call
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No