Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neurological Surgery
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
San Francisco, CA Locum Tenens
San Francisco, California Nurse Practitioner in Neurosurgical Surgery Locum Tenens Opportunity
Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking California-licensed Nurse Practitioners for a locum tenens opportunity in San Francisco, California. This role involves providing comprehensive neurosurgical care in a hospital setting, managing both inpatient and outpatient adult patients with complex neurological conditions.
Opportunity Highlights
- Nurse Practitioner locum tenens position
- Contract Length: 26 weeks with options to extend and convert to permanent
- Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Setting: Hospital inpatient and outpatient neurosurgery department
- EMR: Epic
- Patient census varies from 8 to 20 patients per day depending on transfer flow and facility volume
- Focus on post-op management, case coordination, imaging orders, and invasive procedures such as drain pulls
Schedule Details
- Full-time, Monday through Friday, day shift
- Hours: 08:00 – 17:00
Clinical Scope
- Managing adult patients in neurosurgery, including brain tumor care, neuro ICU, meningiomas, and other complex neurosurgical cases
- Inpatient responsibilities: Brain tumor management, neuro ICU oversight, coordination of transfers from other facilities
- Outpatient duties: Post-operative follow-up, case management, ordering imaging and scans
- Special procedures: Pulling drains (training available on EVD drains)
- Participating in multidisciplinary team discussions and care planning within Epic EMR
Practice Environment
- Hospital inpatient and outpatient neurosurgery department in a Level II trauma center
- Receives high-acuity transfers from regional facilities
- EMR: Epic
Requirements
- Active California Nurse Practitioner license
- Certification: ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, or ACNPC
- DEA license for California with Schedule 2/2N registration
- BLS certification
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in neurosurgery or complex surgical floors, neuro ICU experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with neuro ICU patients or neurosurgical post-op management
- Ability to perform drain pulls or willingness to learn
Why Nurses Move on This Role
- Opportunity to work in a specialized neurosurgery department with diverse clinical cases
- Competitive full-time schedule with steady contract duration
- Exposure to both inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical care
Why Providers Choose Rhino Medical
- Weekly direct deposit
- Triple A-rated malpractice coverage
- Concierge recruiter communication
- Transparent process from presentation to placement
- Focus on building long-term professional relationships
- Alignment of assignments with clinical expertise and lifestyle goals
Apply with your updated resume to secure upcoming coverage dates.
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