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.