Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

Thera

EX Staffing Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Neurosurgery for a locum tenens job in Redding, California.

• Specialty:
  Neurosurgery
• Discipline:
  Nurse Practitioner
• Start Date:
  
  03/22/2026
• Duration: 1 weeks
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Locum Tenens

Locum Tenens NP/PA – Neuro Trauma / Critical Care

Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA Level II Trauma Center

Location: 2175 Rosaline Avenue, Redding, CA 96001 Coverage Type: Locum Tenens EMR: Cerner Care B

Position Overview

Mercy Medical Center Redding is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Neuro Trauma / Neuro Critical Care coverage. This role supports the neurosurgery service in a Level II Trauma Center, managing critically ill patients with brain, spine, and neck injuries. Candidates must have at least one year of neurosurgery, neurocritical care, or neurology experience.

Note: Locum APPs on this service do not assist in surgery.

Schedule & Coverage

• 10‑hour day shifts: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• No call requirements
• Coverage Dates Needed:
  • March 22
  • June 23–25

Clinical Responsibilities

• Round and evaluate all patients on the neurosurgery service
• Coordinate care with the neurosurgeon on call
• Write daily progress notes, consult notes, discharge summaries, and instructions
• Evaluate new consults
• Remove drains and perform bedside procedures as privileged
• Communicate changes in neurological status promptly
• Collaborate with nursing, case management, social work, and allied health teams
• Communicate care plans with patients and families

Privileges & Procedures

Low to Moderate Risk Procedures

• Laceration repair
• Peripheral IV access
• Fracture and dislocation reductions
• Dressing changes, suture removal, wound debridement
• Cervical spine clearance

Advanced Neuro Procedures

• Manipulation and removal of EVDs, lumbar drains, subdural drains
• Removal of intracranial pressure monitors
• Ordering spinal braces

High‑Risk Procedures (Not Required)

• Intubation, chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines, cardioversion

Patient Volume

• 15–20 ICU patients per provider per day

Compensation

• Hourly Rates
  • $145 per hour

Requirements

• Board Certified NP (ANCC/AANP) or PA (NCCPA)
• Active California license
• ACLS required
• ATLS preferred (not a deal breaker with strong neuro experience)
• DEA required
• Clean malpractice history

This opportunity is ideal for experienced APPs seeking high‑acuity neuro‑trauma exposure, day‑only shifts, and a collaborative neurosurgical environment in Northern California.

Thera Ex Staffing Services is a leading name in healthcare staffing solutions. We enroll talented professionals to provide temporary staff to fill the needs of healthcare facilities across the nation.

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Health Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Holiday Pay
• Medical benefits