Locum Nurse Practitioner Surgery
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
**Dates of Coverage:** 40 hours per week starting mid-December 2026 through at least April 2027
**Schedule:** Monday to Friday 0800 - 1700 hours
**Average Call Back Hours:** 8 hours
**Practice Settings:** Inpatient/Hospital-Based
**Patient Population:** Adult and Geriatric **Outpatient vs. Inpatient Care:** 100% Inpatient **Typical Patient Load:** Variable depending on hospital dynamics
**Required Responsibilities and Skills:**
- Post-procedural daily patient care
- Patient and family communication and education
- Collaboration with a neurosurgery NP employed at the facility
**Documentation/EMR System:** EPIC
**Shift Description:** - Monday to Friday 0800 - 1700 hours
**Mandatory Job Requirements:**
- Board Certification: Required
- Active Virginia medical license: Required (no licensure delays permitted)
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications: Required
- Active DEA registration: Required
- Clean professional background: No malpractice or license issues permissible
**Licensure Requirements:** - Must possess a valid Virginia license