Nurse Practitioner – Neurosurgery Locum (No OR – 3-Day Workweek – $150/hr)

A hospital-based neurosurgery service in Peoria, Illinois is seeking a Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner for a long-term locum tenens assignment supporting inpatient neurosurgical care. This role offers a predictable schedule with three 12-hour shifts per week and no operating room responsibilities , allowing providers to focus on inpatient patient management and care coordination.

This opportunity is ideal for NPs with inpatient neurosurgery or hospital-based experience who are looking for schedule stability and collaborative team-based practice.

Position Highlights

• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Setting: Hospital-based Neurosurgery Service
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift Stability: Consistent shifts that end on time
• Assignment: Long-term locum coverage
• Compensation: $130–$150 per hour
• Malpractice insurance included

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurosurgery coverage
• Conduct patient assessments, rounding, and care coordination
• Manage post-operative and non-operative neurosurgical patients
• Collaborate with neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary care teams
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow-up plans
• Support continuity of care for hospitalized neurosurgery patients

Requirements

• Active Illinois APRN license (or willingness to obtain)
• Board-certified Nurse Practitioner
• Preferred credentials: AGPCNP, AGACNP, AGNP
• 1–3 years of neurosurgery or hospital-based experience
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative clinical team

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