Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Neurosurgery in Greenville, NC

Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - Neurosurgery Location: Greenville, NC Employer: HPA Healthcare Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Position Overview One of our Partners, is seeking a Board-Certified Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Neurosurgery service line on a locum tenens basis. The provider will cover 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a) on a 7-on / 7-off rotation , providing inpatient neurosurgical coverage within a Level I Trauma Center environment. This assignment offers consistent block scheduling, a high-acuity inpatient setting, and collaboration with a seasoned neurosurgical team. Pay Ranking: Top 15% of 2025 national market rates for Neurosurgery APPs. Assignment Highlights Coverage Dates: December 15–21, 2025 (credentialed only) December 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026 (credentialed only) January 12–18 January 26 – February 1 February 9–15 February 23 – March 1 March 9–15 March 23–29 April 6–12 April 20–26 Schedule: 7p–7a | 7-on / 7-off rotation Setting: Inpatient only Trauma Level: Level I Trauma Center Team: 9 Neurosurgeons | 9 APPs | 24/7 inpatient support Procedures: Admissions, consults, rounding, discharges (if needed), and optional OR first assist Orientation: 4 hours, non-billable (required day before start) Joint Commission–certified agency (HPA Healthcare) Travel & Lodging: Prepaid by HPA Healthcare Malpractice Insurance: Provided Skills & Experience Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Neurosurgery , Neurocritical Care , or Inpatient Surgery Proficient in post-operative management and overnight consults Skilled at evaluating acute neurosurgical issues and coordinating care with on-call surgeons Familiar with EMR documentation, handoff communication, and inpatient rounding workflows Job Responsibilities Provide overnight inpatient coverage for the Neurosurgery team Manage admissions, consults, and post-operative follow-up care Evaluate and stabilize neurosurgical and trauma patients Assist in the OR if privileged (optional) Document care plans, progress notes, and orders accurately Support seamless handoffs between day and night teams