Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.
Surgery - General Physician Assistant
Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc., Colorado Springs
We areseeking an experienced and confident Board-Certified Neurosurgery PhysicianAssistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide locum tenens night shift coverage ata busy, hospital-based neurosurgical service in Colorado Springs, CO. This roleincludes in-house call and requires immediate response to emergent cases. A PAwith first assist capabilities and a strong background in trauma neurosurgeryis highly preferred.
KeyResponsibilities:
KeyResponsibilities:
- Provide overnight coverage for neurosurgical patients, including trauma and non-trauma cases
- Respond to emergent neurosurgical situations in-house during shift (sleep room available if needed)
- First assist in the operating room for emergent and urgent cases
- Perform patient assessments, place orders, monitor neurological status, and consult with the neurosurgeon on call
- Support ICU and floor teams with post-op management, documentation, and ongoing care coordination
- Patient Population: 98% Adult / 2% Pediatric
- Trauma Volume: 90% trauma cases
- Setting : 100% hospital-based (Level II Trauma Center)
- Shifts per Month: Up to 20, as needed
- General neurosurgery (adult and trauma)
- Cerebrovascular procedures (open and endovascular)
- Carotid or vertebral artery surgery
- Aneurysm clipping
- Spinal surgery with and without instrumentation
- Placement of ICP monitors
- Board Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
- Active Colorado License or Active IMLC
- Experience in neurosurgery and trauma strongly preferred
- Must be comfortable working independently overnight
- Must have current ACLS and BLS (preferred)
- First assist certification or extensive OR experience strongly desired