Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery
Listed compensation
$124k-$140k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Meritus Health, an independent and nationally recognized hospital, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a talented team of neurosurgeons, practice your subspecialty, and have the flexibility to set your own schedule.
This hospital-employed position promises a high-volume caseload and a supportive environment for professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with neurosurgeons to provide comprehensive care to patients with neurological conditions.
- Conduct patient assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and perform follow-up care.
- Assist in surgeries and procedures, providing pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Manage inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical patients.
- Educate patients and their families about their conditions and treatment options.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of neurosurgical services.
Requirements
- Meet credentialing requirements for Maryland state licensure, clinical privileges, and medical staff membership.
- Hold a current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a focus or experience in neurosurgery.
- Demonstrate excellent clinical, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Exhibit a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage.
Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Strength Through Diversity
Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.
Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment.
Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Meritus Health ranks #7 of 13 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 62% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$126k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery NP listings in Maryland | 11 active | 324 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 62% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment268 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery NP hiring demand | #6 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 102 postings, 209 closed |
| New Surgery NP listings | 81 in the last 30 days | 112 the 30 days before (−28%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Meritus Health | #7 of 13 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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