Our client in New Mexico is seeking a skilled Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for a 168-day assignment starting Oct 7, 2026. This role involves nighttime shifts from 6p-6a, primarily focusing on adult patients with occasional pediatric cases. Responsibilities include assessing and coordinating care for head and spine traumas, managing chronic cerebral anomalies, and providing post-operative monitoring and management for neurosurgical patients in both ICU and medical floor settings.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assess, coordinate care, and staff with on-call attending surgeon all head traumas, chronic cerebral anomalies, and on alternating weeks, spine trauma and chronic conditions.
• Respond to trauma calls when likely to involve brain or spinal trauma.
• Provide post-operative monitoring and management of neurosurgical patients and neurosurgical devices (i.e. EVD, Irraflow, Lumbar drains, etc.) in both the ICU and on the medical floor.
• Perform nighttime medical management of one of the subacute trauma teams including emergent management of declining patients pending elevation to ICU care.
• See mainly adult patients with occasional pediatric patients.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Neurological Surgery, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGPCNP-BC), Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP)
• EMR: Powerchart

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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