Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Neurosurgery

Position Overview

A respected healthcare organization in Longmont, CO is seeking an experienced Locum Tenens NP or PA to support its Neurosurgery team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced practice support to neurosurgeons in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Conduct pre‑operative and post‑operative evaluations, follow‑up visits, and patient education.
• Assist with hospital rounds, consults, and care coordination for neurosurgical patients.
• Manage acute and chronic neurosurgical conditions under physician supervision.

Perform procedures within scope (e. g., wound care, suture removal, drain management).

Document patient encounters accurately and maintain compliance with facility standards.

Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, care coordinators, and ancillary staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Assignment Details

• Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8a-5p
• Setting: Inpatient and outpatient
• Patient Population: Adults
• Duties: Post-op appointments, inbasket management, and OR assistance
• Support Staff: MA
• EMR: Epic
• Must be board-certified
• DEA and BLS preferred
• Paid travel & expenses

Qualifications

• Active NP or PA license with ability to practice in Colorado
• National certification (AANP/ANCC for NP; NCCPA for PA)
• Prior neurosurgery or surgical specialty experience strongly preferred
• Strong assessment, procedural, and critical‑thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
• Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain)