Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Needed in California

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery (Outpatient & Inpatient Hybrid)
Target Start Date: March 16, 2026
Contract Length: 26‑week assignment (full‑time) potential ongoing need

Schedule
Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours, no call
Shift Structure & Expectations:

Day shift only
Standard 5×8 schedule (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Full‑time, every week
EMR: Epic


Practice Details
Setting:

Hybrid neurosurgery service: 70% outpatient clinic, 30% inpatient
Adult patient population

Support:

Outpatient: surgery scheduler, MA, scribe
Inpatient: more independent; works directly with surgeon

Clinical Responsibilities Include:

Managing pre‑operative, intra‑operative, and post‑operative neurosurgery patients
Outpatient volume: 15–20 patients/day
Surgical volume: 5–7 surgeries/week
Basic procedures: drain removal, wound care, suture/staple removal
Expected to function efficiently in a high‑acuity, fast‑paced surgical environment


Requirements
Role: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Neurosurgery
Board Certification:

NPs: ACNP‑BC, AGACNP‑BC, ACNPC‑AG, or ACNPC
PAs: Master’s degree in PA Studies (required)

Experience:

Strongly prefer 3–5 years neurosurgery experience
Minimum 1 year required
Will consider other high‑acuity surgical specialties

License:

State license required (NP: CA; PA: CA not required at submission)

DEA:

DEA with Schedule 2/2N required

Certifications:

BLS and ACLS (AHA only)

Credentialing Timeframe: ~60–90 days

Location
Monterey, California — outpatient neurosurgery clinic + inpatient surgical service

If you are interested or would like to be presented, please reach out to me for more details.

Morgan Hennessey
Recruiting Consultant
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• Medical malpractice insurance provided
• No Call
• Full-time hours