Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

We are seeking a Board Certified or Eligible Neurosurgeon to provide locum 24-hour call coverage at a high-acuity, Level II Trauma Center in the Midwest. This is a hospital-based position with dedicated APP and OR team support. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with trauma neurosurgery, including cranial and spinal procedures, and must be available for all scheduled blocks

Schedule & Dates

Call : In-house 24-hour call (hospital-based, no outpatient duties)

Blocks : 7-day consecutive call coverage

Open Dates :

November 24 December 1

December 22 December 29

December 29 January 5

Credentialing : Approx. 90 days

Compensation

$3,700 / day for 24-hour call

$350 / call-back

$350 orientation (if applicable)

All travel, lodging, and malpractice coverage included

Facility Overview

Level II Trauma Center with 65,000 annual ED visits

Epic EMR

Team includes 4 Neurosurgeons

Dedicated Neuro-Ortho OR team + APPs for all cases

Procedures & Case Mix

Cranial : Tumor removal, hemorrhage evacuation, ICP monitoring

Trauma : TBI, burr holes, stereotactic radiosurgery

Spine : Discectomy, laminectomy, fusions, stabilization

CSF management : Shunts, lumbar punctures, drain placement

Ventriculostomy, EVD, ICP / CPP interpretation and management

Candidate Requirements

Board Certified or Eligible (ABNS)

Active Iowa license or IMLC with LOQ (required at submission)

BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, NALS

Strong experience in adult trauma neurosurgery & spinal instrumentation

Must be available for all listed coverage dates

This is a high-compensation, short-term locum role in a highly organized trauma environment. Excellent support, minimal administrative burden, and high-impact patient care.

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