Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neurology - General / Other in Rockford, IL

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Neurology NP in Rockford, Illinois, 61108!

About The Position

Wellhart is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in Neurology for a 36-day locum tenens position in Illinois. The assignment begins on 10 / 06 / 2025, with 12-hour shifts from 7 am to 7 pm. The NP will be responsible for rounding on neurosurgery inpatients, performing patient assessments and documentation, assisting with care coordination and discharge planning, providing support in clinic as needed, and collaborating closely with neurosurgeons and the clinical team. This opportunity offers a comprehensive experience in neurosurgical care and the potential for extension beyond the initial assignment.

Job Details : Location : Illinois

Start Date : 10 / 06 / 2025

LOA : 36 days

Provider Type Needed : Nurse Practitioner (Neurology)

Schedule : 7 am to 7 pm shifts

Job Responsibilities and Duties :

• Round on neurosurgery inpatients
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments
• Complete accurate and timely documentation
• Assist with care coordination for neurosurgical patients
• Participate in discharge planning processes
• Provide support in neurology clinic as needed
• Collaborate closely with neurosurgeons and other clinical team members
• Ensure continuity of care for neurosurgical patients
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures
• Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and standards of care

Additional Information :

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Benefits :

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.

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About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client / provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to :

Travel the United States and see new places.

Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.

Set your own schedule.

Earn more money than permanent providers.

Experience new practice settings.

Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!