<p>A Level 1 Trauma Center in Greenville, North Carolina is recruiting a board-certified Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for ongoing locum inpatient coverage beginning June 1, 2026. This is a night-shift, inpatient-only role embedded within a robust neurosurgery service staffed by nine attending neurosurgeons and nine APPs — a team size that translates to genuine collegial support and consistent clinical resources. The assignment is structured for locum clinicians who want high-acuity, high-paying work without sacrificing schedule control.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum pay rate emphasized by the facility — strong compensation signal for the specialty and acuity level</li> <li>Flexible scheduling structure designed to support improved work-life balance</li> <li>Ongoing assignment duration — stable, predictable block availability rather than short-gap fill</li> <li>Brief one-day on-site orientation provided before first shift — minimal ramp-up burden</li> <li>High-acuity Level 1 Trauma environment that supports strong RVU-equivalent productivity for locum billing</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Inpatient-only neurosurgery APP role — no outpatient clinic obligations</li> <li>Night shift coverage: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (12-hour shifts), with scheduling flexibility</li> <li>Start date: June 1, 2026; duration ongoing through permanent recruitment</li> <li>Level 1 Trauma Center serving the Coastal Plain region of eastern North Carolina — high-acuity, complex neurosurgical case mix</li> <li>Collaborative team of 9 attending neurosurgeons and 9 APPs providing 24/7 inpatient neurosurgery coverage</li> <li>Clinical scope includes admissions, discharges, inpatient consultations, and optional OR first-assist</li> <li>Night discharges occur infrequently — workload is weighted toward active inpatient management and consults</li> <li>Required certifications: BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association) — must be current at time of start</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with neurosurgery clinical experience</li> <li>Active North Carolina NP or PA license, or eligibility to obtain prior to start date</li> <li>Current BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association</li> <li>Comfort with high-acuity inpatient neurosurgery scope: admissions, discharges, and complex inpatient consultations</li> <li>OR first-assist experience preferred but listed as optional — not a hard requirement</li> <li>Ability to complete a one-day on-site orientation before the first clinical shift</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Greenville is the largest city in eastern North Carolina and home to a major academic medical center, giving it the infrastructure of a regional hub while retaining a manageable cost of living well below the state's larger metros. The area sits within easy driving distance of North Carolina's Outer Banks beaches and the Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham), offering a practical blend of coastal recreation, cultural amenities, and access to a major metropolitan corridor. For locum clinicians, Greenville's affordability and central eastern NC location make it a straightforward base during assignment blocks.</p>