Locum Tenens Physician - Neurological Surgeon Needed in CO

Job Description

Our client in Colorado is seeking a dedicated Neurological Surgeon for a 91-day assignment commencing May 1, 2026. This critical role involves working ongoing 24-hour shifts, providing expert care across a comprehensive range of adult and trauma neurosurgery cases. The successful physician will be instrumental in performing procedures such as tumor removal, brain bleed stoppage, trauma repair, shunt insertion or revision, and complex spinal surgeries like diskectomy, laminectomy, and spinal fusion.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Adult and trauma Neurosurgery cases
• Tumor removal
• Brain bleed stoppage
• Trauma repair
• Shunt insertion or revision
• Cranial burr holes
• Intracranial pressure monitor or insertion of
• Intracranial hemorrhage
• Traumatic brain injury
• Neurocritical conditions
• Ventricular taps
• Ventriculoperitoneal shunt/taps/reprogramming
• Ventriculostomy
• Diskectomy
• Laminectomy
• Spinal fusion
• Spine stabilization and reconstruction
• Placement of arterial and venous access
• Administration of vasoactive or sedating substances
• Lumbar puncture
• Placement of lumbar drains
• CSF sampling from shunts or external ventricular drains
• EEG interpretation
• Management and interpretation of ICP and CCP data
• External ventricular drain management
• Application and management of hypothermia

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Neurological Surgery is required
• EMR system used is Epic

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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