Locum Tenens Neurosurgeon (Weekend Call)

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Tenens Neurosurgeon (Weekend Call)

• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

• Coverage: January 25 – April 30, 2027

• Schedule: Every weekend, Friday 7:00 AM – Monday 7:00 AM

• EMR: Epic

Description

Board-certified neurosurgeon needed for weekend call coverage at a Level I trauma center in Colorado Springs. The position includes adult and trauma neurosurgical cases, spanning cranial and spinal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage adult and trauma neurosurgery cases

• Perform cranial procedures including tumor removal and intracranial hemorrhage management

• Provide care for traumatic brain injury and neurocritical care

• Perform shunt placement/revision and manage ventriculostomy and external ventricular drains

• Perform spine surgery including discectomy, laminectomy, fusion, and spinal instrumentation

• Manage lumbar drains, lumbar punctures, and intracranial pressure monitoring

• Supervise APPs as applicable

Requirements

• Board Certified in Neurological Surgery

• Active Colorado medical license or active IMLC with LOQ in hand

• Ability to perform spinal instrumentation and all required procedures

• Clean malpractice and background history

• ACLS, BLS, and DEA preferred; willing to obtain as needed

• Recent NPDB Self-Query report

• Must commit to full Friday-to-Monday coverage during the entire period (partial weekend coverage will not be considered)

• Availability for the specific dates and number of weekends/shifts available

• Acknowledgment of mandatory Epic training requirements

Benefits

Credentialing is approximately 90 days.