Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Neurological Needed in NM

Job Description

Our client in New Mexico is seeking a Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 168-day assignment starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves night shifts from 6 PM to 6 AM, primarily caring for adult patients with some pediatric cases, focusing on assessing and coordinating care for head and spine traumas, chronic cerebral anomalies, and providing post-operative monitoring and management of neurosurgical patients and devices. The provider will also respond to trauma calls and manage subacute trauma teams.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide care for mainly adult patients with occasional pediatric patients.
• 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.
• Conduct post-operative monitoring and management of neurosurgical patients and neurosurgical devices (e.g., EVD, Irraflow, Lumbar drains) in both the ICU and on the medical floor.
• Provide nighttime medical management of one of the subacute trauma teams, including emergent management of declining patients pending elevation to ICU care.

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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