About this role
StaffMed Health Partners is recruiting an Inpatient Neurosurgery NP or PA for a Level I Trauma Center and academic medical center affiliated with the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO.
### What you'll do
- First-assist in cranial and spinal neurosurgical procedures alongside fellowship-trained neurosurgeons
- Manage inpatient neurosurgery consults, admissions, and discharges; round on neurosurgery inpatients
- Perform lumbar punctures, drain management, suturing, and minor bedside procedures
- Provide telemedicine coverage and stroke call support
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care and interpret diagnostic studies and lab work
- Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
### What we're looking for
- Minimum 3 years of inpatient neurosurgery APP experience
- NP: Active Missouri RN and APRN licensure with Document of Recognition
- PA: Graduation from an AMA-accredited PA program with active NCCPA certification
- BLS certification required
### What's included
- Competitive salary plus sign-on bonus
- Relocation allowance available
- Optional weekend shift bonus ($50/day)
- Retirement plan with up to 8% employer match (403b and 457b)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Tuition discount for employee and family
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week (Monday–Friday)
### About the practice
This role is embedded within one of the Midwest's top university health systems, supporting a high-volume neurosurgery program at a designated Level I Trauma Center. The department offers a collaborative, academically oriented environment with access to cutting-edge surgical techniques, clinical research, and quality improvement programs.