Ready for a high-paying locum assignment this holiday season? A top-tier facility in Des Moines, IA is seeking a BC/BE Neurosurgeon to cover 24-hour call shifts across three consecutive weeks this winter. This role offers a competitive $4,000 per 24-hour call , plus complimentary travel, lodging, and malpractice coverage.
Work alongside a dedicated Neuro-Ortho surgical team with APP support, state-of-the-art EPIC EMR, and access to a full suite of neurosurgical tools in a Level II trauma center handling a high-volume ER (65,000+ annually).
Open Coverage Dates (Must cover ALL):Nov AM Dec AM
Dec AM Dec AM
Dec AM Jan AM
Call Only: 24-hour shifts (7 8 days at a time)
Avg. Cases/Day: 1 surgical case
Trauma Level: II
EMR: EPIC
Credentialing: 90 days
Team: 4 Neurosurgeons + dedicated APP for all cases
Cranial burr holes, hemorrhage control, tumor removal
Shunt placements/revisions, EVD management
Spine procedures: discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion
Stereotactic radiosurgery, ICP/CPP monitoring
Lumbar punctures, drains, TBI, neurocritical care
BC (ABNS) or BE
IA License or IMLC
BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, NALS or APLS REQUIRED
Must be experienced in adult trauma neurosurgery
Must be comfortable with spinal/lumbar/thoracic instrumentation
Clean malpractice history preferred
Must be available for all dates listed
$4,000 per 24-hour call (2 gratis hours) : Call back - $400/hr
Malpractice, travel, and lodging fully covered
Ready to make a major impact in Des Moines while earning premium holiday pay?
This rare locum neurosurgery role won t last contact us today to lock in your spot.