Locums Neuroendovascular Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP-C/AGACNP) with experience in neuroendovascular or neurosurgical care for a locum tenens assignment in Detroit, Michigan. This position supports a busy Level 1 Trauma Center with a Comprehensive Stroke designation, providing overnight in-house coverage in a hospital-based setting.

Position Details:

• Facility Type: Inpatient, Hospital-Based
• Trauma Level: Level 1 Trauma Center
• Stroke Center: Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Schedule:
• 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• One weekend every 4 weeks required 

Responsibilities:

• Provide overnight coverage for neuroendovascular surgical patients
• Perform rounding, consults, and post-operative care
• Collaborate with neurosurgery and neurointerventional teams
• Work with high-acuity patients in a fast-paced academic setting
• Manage 10 patients on average per shift
• Document using eCare/Cerner EMR 

Requirements:

• Licensed PA or NP (AGACNP or FNP with neuro experience) in Michigan – Required
• National certification through AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA – Required
• Minimum of 2 years of inpatient neurosurgery or neurocritical care experience – Preferred
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients independently overnight
• Strong communication, clinical, and decision-making skills 

Detroit, often referred to as the Motor City, is a dynamic and resilient city with a rich cultural legacy, historic innovation, and a rapidly evolving identity. Located in southeast Michigan along the Detroit River, it’s a hub of healthcare, music, sports, and revitalized urban development.