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Neurosurgery Job in Columbia, South Carolina

Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner Neurosurgery (Nights/Weekends) | Prisma Health Richland, Columbia SC

Company:Adelphi Staffing, LLC

Profession/Specialty:Neurosurgery

Location:Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Job Type:Part-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens

Job Description

Job ID: NP Neurosurgery - 34891000

Overview

  • Profession: Nurse Practitioner (Locum Tenens)
  • Specialty: Neurosurgery
  • Service setting: Hospital inpatient at Prisma Health Richland Hospital (Prisma Health - Locums)
  • Location: Columbia, SC
  • Coverage type: Clinical only
  • Start/End: Sep 01, 2026 – May 25, 2027 (38 weeks)
  • Open positions: 1
  • Travel, lodging, malpractice: Travel and lodging provided (all billable)

Schedule

  • Shift: Nights (coverage includes nights and weekends)
  • Shift length: 12-hour shifts (6a–6p or 6p–6a)

Patient population & volume

  • 90% adults, 10% pediatrics
  • Average daily volume: varies

Primary duties

  • Provide inpatient neurosurgery coverage for nights and weekends
  • Manage adult and pediatric neurosurgical patients in acute/inpatient, ER, surgical, and mental health/psych settings as needed
  • Collaborate with neurosurgery attendings and surgical team
  • Document all care in Epic EHR

Facility & systems

  • EMR: Epic

Credentials, licensing & certifications

  • Board: Board Certified in Neurosurgery (must be Board Certified)
  • Licenses: Active South Carolina license required (if active SC license, privileging may take up to 4 months; without SC license, 5–6 months)
  • DEA: Required
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS
  • Experience: Minimum 1 year (must be out of training and practicing medicine for at least 2 years)
  • Background: Clean background required; must have a clean medical-legal history (if a case was dismissed, contact recruiter before presenting)

Privileging & compliance

  • Credentialing timeline: 60–90 days (see license notes above)
  • Providers returning to Prisma as locum must have been unemployed from Prisma for at least one full calendar year

Submission requirements

  • Applicants must submit updated CV, Qualivis Presentation Form, and Qualivis Questionnaire
  • Include all requested time-off on presentation form (Prisma requires upfront disclosure)
  • Providers with Epic experience may test out; otherwise virtual Epic training provided (Tuesdays only)

Other

  • Local providers: within 60-mile radius are considered local; local rule not accepted for CRNA roles

Contact recruiter with any questions about MP history or credentialing timelines.

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About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums specializes in placing physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and CRNAs in locum tenens assignments nationwide. They focus on matching qualified providers with healthcare facilities that need flexible, short-term coverage. The company manages all aspects of the placement process, including credentialing, licensing, travel arrangements, and payroll. Their team emphasizes building strong relationships with both clinicians and clients to ensure a smooth experience. Adelphi Locums is committed to responsive service, professionalism, and delivering high-quality care through experienced providers. Their goal is to make locum tenens work simple, reliable, and rewarding for everyone involved.

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