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).

Open Coverage Dates (Must cover ALL) :

Nov AM Dec AM

Dec AM Dec AM

Dec AM Jan AM

Position Highlights :

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

• ? Required Procedures :

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

Requirements : 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

Compensation & Perks :

$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.