Locums Neurosurgeon — Trauma/Acute Care at ACS-Level II, Coastal Corpus Christi (Per Diem $4.6k)

Locums opportunity for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Neurosurgeon to provide trauma and acute care coverage with an elective component at an ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center on the South Texas Gulf Coast. Flexible block schedule with strong APP support in a modern facility.

Highlights

• Trauma and acute care neurosurgery with elective cases
• ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center
• Full-time, experienced Advanced Practice Provider support
• Per diem engagement: 4–7 flexible 24-hour shifts per month; no additional call required

Practice setting

• New, state-of-the-art hospital with advanced ER, OR, and inpatient facilities
• Accredited Stroke Center with subspecialty support
• Collaborative, team-based environment

Clinical responsibilities

• Provide trauma and acute care neurosurgical coverage
• Manage emergency and inpatient neurosurgical cases
• Perform elective neurosurgical procedures as appropriate
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and APPs
• Maintain high-quality documentation and patient care standards

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery
• Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain one
• Current experience in trauma neurosurgery

Compensation & benefits

• $4,600 per 24-hour shift
• Travel, lodging, and transportation fully covered
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided
• Dedicated locum consultant for credentialing and scheduling support

Location
Corpus Christi, TX — coastal city on the Gulf of Mexico with beaches, year-round outdoor recreation, no state income tax, and a lower-than-average cost of living.