Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Ready for a high-paying locum assignment this holiday season? A top-tier facility in Des Moines, IA is seeking a BC/BE Neurosurgeon to cover 24-hour call shifts across three consecutive weeks this winter. This role offers a competitive $4,000 per 24-hour call , plus complimentary travel, lodging, and malpractice coverage.

Work alongside a dedicated Neuro-Ortho surgical team with APP support, state-of-the-art EPIC EMR, and access to a full suite of neurosurgical tools in a Level II trauma center handling a high-volume ER (65,000+ annually).

• Nov AM Dec AM

• Dec AM Dec AM

• Dec AM Jan AM

• Call Only: 24-hour shifts (7 8 days at a time)

• Avg. Cases/Day: 1 surgical case

• Trauma Level: II

• EMR: EPIC

• Credentialing: 90 days

• Team: 4 Neurosurgeons + dedicated APP for all cases

• Cranial burr holes, hemorrhage control, tumor removal

• Shunt placements/revisions, EVD management

• Spine procedures: discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion

• Stereotactic radiosurgery, ICP/CPP monitoring

• Lumbar punctures, drains, TBI, neurocritical care

• BC (ABNS) or BE

• IA License or IMLC

• BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, NALS or APLS REQUIRED

• Must be experienced in adult trauma neurosurgery

• Must be comfortable with spinal/lumbar/thoracic instrumentation

• Clean malpractice history preferred

• Must be available for all dates listed

• $4,000 per 24-hour call (2 gratis hours) : Call back - $400/hr
  

• Malpractice, travel, and lodging fully covered

Ready to make a major impact in Des Moines while earning premium holiday pay?
This rare locum neurosurgery role won t last contact us today to lock in your spot.