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Neurosurgery NP/PA – Locum Tenens Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA Inpatient/Emergency | Adult 18+ | Cerner 💰 Pay Rate $110–$130/hour 📅 Coverage Multiple dates available through December 2027 Coverage needed due to provider shortage 120-day temporary privileges available No resident/teaching supervision required 🏥 Practice Details 265-bed hospital Inpatient Neurosurgery service with Emergency coverage Adult patients, 18+ Support from an on-call neurosurgeon Primary neurosurgery team includes Dr.
Lars Widdel and Dr. Federico Castro-Moure 🩺 Responsibilities Round on and evaluate neurosurgery patients Evaluate new neurosurgical consults Coordinate patient care with the neurosurgeon on call Write daily progress notes, consultation notes, discharge instructions and summaries Order and coordinate patient care as appropriate Remove and manage surgical/neurological drains Communicate changes in neurological status or care plans to the neurosurgeon Coordinate with nursing, case management, social work and other providers Communicate treatment plans and updates with patients and families 🔹 Procedures Dressing and drain changes/removal Suture removal Wound debridement and closure Laceration repair Cervical spine clearance Manipulation/removal of external ventricular, lumbar and subdural drains Removal of intracranial pressure monitors Ordering spinal braces 💻 EMR Cerner 📋 Credentialing Temporary/emergency privileging available Credentialing timeframe varies No concurrent privileging at other sites Interested?
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