Nurse Practitioner - Neurology

Job Description

We are seeking a Neurology Nurse Practitioner for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting Jan 2, 2026. This position is based at a Stroke Center and involves a flexible schedule of 12-hour day and night shifts. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing acute neurological emergencies and working collaboratively within a hospital setting.

Job Details

• Location: New York
• Start Date: Jan 2, 2026
• LOA: 10 days
• Provider Type Needed: Neurology Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts with a mix of days (7a-7p) and nights (7p-7a); providers may be reassigned based on coverage needs and must demonstrate flexibility

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage stroke patients and respond to stroke codes
• Administer IV medications and manage medication drips
• Write admission and discharge orders under attending supervision
• Perform advance care planning and obtain consent
• Conduct arterial blood gas determination and arterial punctures for ABG
• Draw blood, perform phlebotomy, and venipuncture
• Insert and replace feeding and nasogastric tubes
• Insert Foley catheters and venous lines; remove drains and central venous pressure devices
• Change surgical and non-surgical dressings; staple and suture insertion/removal
• Perform and interpret EKGs
• Order and interpret imaging studies (CT, MRI, MRA, CTA, Carotid, ECHO)
• Order and reconcile medications and laboratory work
• Monitor vital signs; initiate CPR and assist in code situations
• Initiate consultation requests and participate in interdisciplinary rounds
• Provide patient education and perform bedside swallowing screening
• Complete pre-operative assessments and instructions
• Interpret head CT, MRI brain, MRA head, CTA head and neck
• Assess eligibility for thrombolytic therapy; administer Tenecteplase (TNK)
• Perform relevant cancer risk assessments for the general population
• Write daily progress notes and discharge summaries

Additional Information

• Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in New York
• Flexibility is required for scheduling and shift assignments
• Experience managing acute neurological emergencies is essential
• Board certification is not required for this assignment

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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