Locums Neurosurgeon — Rapid City (Above‑Market Pay, Travel & Malpractice Covered)

Full-time locum position in Rapid City, South Dakota, covering inpatient and outpatient neurosurgery with a focus on cranial, spine, and trauma cases. Work in a collaborative surgical environment with OR staff, hospital teams, and neurosurgical specialists.

Compensation

• $5,000 per shift

Core responsibilities

• Perform neurosurgical procedures (cranial, spine, trauma)
• Provide inpatient care: rounding, admissions, post-operative management, discharges
• Conduct outpatient clinic visits and follow-up
• Respond to ED and inpatient neurosurgical consults and emergencies
• Collaborate with neurosurgeons, OR staff, and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery
• Active South Dakota medical license or ability to obtain one
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong clinical skills; ability to work independently and in a team
• Experience in neurosurgery, trauma, or surgical critical care preferred

Included benefits / logistics

• Above-market hourly/shift rate
• All travel arrangements provided and coordinated by the group (additional to per-shift pay)
• Malpractice and tail insurance covered
• Personal locums consultant to manage credentialing and scheduling

Location

• Rapid City, SD — near the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore, with access to outdoor recreation and a growing healthcare community.