Locums Pediatric Neurosurgery NP - Inpatient, Day Shifts, $125-$135/hr (Boston)

Location: Boston, MA
Type: Locum, inpatient neurosurgery
Compensation: $125-$135/hour
Duration: Full-time preferred; minimum availability of 2 weeks per month will be considered

Schedule

• 3 shifts per week
• 13-hour shifts (6:00 AM-7:00 PM)
• No nights or holidays
• No OR duties; APPs focus on inpatient care while residents cover surgical cases

Scope of work

• Provide inpatient neurosurgical care for pediatric patients
• Participate in morning rounds with neurosurgery residents; review and implement patient plans
• Perform in-person patient evaluations, ongoing clinical management, and follow-up during shift
• Enter, review, and manage electronic orders and documentation
• Assist with discharge planning; complete discharge orders and related documentation
• Coordinate care with residents, attending physicians, nursing, and multidisciplinary team members
• Perform bedside procedures as appropriate (e.g., Hemovac and JP drain removal)

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner (Board Certification in Neurosurgery required)
• Active Massachusetts medical license
• Minimum 1 year of neurosurgery experience; inpatient neurosurgical experience required
• Pediatric neurosurgery experience preferred