"Pediatric Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Locum Opportunity MassachusettsPosition OverviewAn academic healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide inpatient pediatric neurosurgery coverage. This role focuses on patient management, care coordination, and discharge planning within a collaborative neurosurgical team.Compensation:Hourly: $140/hrOvertime: $140/hrHoliday: $195/hrAssignment DetailsStart Date: September 2026Contract Length: 13 weeksScheduleThree 13-hour shifts per week6:00 AM 7:00 PMNo nightsNo holidaysWeekend coverage may be includedPractice SettingInpatient hospital settingAcademic teaching environmentEpic EMRResident-supported neurosurgery servicePatient PopulationPediatric patientsClinical ResponsibilitiesThe Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for:Daily rounding with residents and neurosurgery teamReviewing and implementing treatment plansManaging orders and care coordinationEvaluating patients requiring follow-upAssisting with discharge planning and transitions of careOngoing inpatient pediatric neurosurgical patient managementProcedures & SkillsPreferred experience with:Hemovac drain removalJP drain removalOperating Room ResponsibilitiesNo operating room dutiesResidents assist with surgical proceduresRole is strictly inpatient patient care and managementQualificationsRequiredBoard Certified Nurse PractitionerActive Massachusetts licenseMinimum of 1 year of neurosurgery experienceEpic EMR experiencePreferredPediatric neurosurgery experienceExperience managing pediatric inpatient neurosurgical patientsComfort with drain management and removalCredentialingEstimated credentialing timeframe: approximately 90 daysMassachusetts license required at presentationNo licensing assistance availableWhy Consider This Opportunity?Academic medical center environmentDedicated inpatient pediatric neurosurgery roleNo operating room responsibilitiesCollaborative team with resident supportConsistent schedule with no overnight or holiday coverageOpportunity to work with a pediatric patient populationFocus on inpatient care, rounding, and care coordination"
