Locum Neurology Nurse Practitioner - Jefferson City, MO - Open to licensing

Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide locum services in a Neurocritical Care ICU setting in Jefferson City, MO. This is an excellent opportunity for an APP with strong neurocritical care experience looking for weekend night coverage starting February 1, 2026.

Job Description

• Specialty: Neurology Neurocritical Care ICU
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Schedule: Weekend-focused coverage (Friday to Monday)
• Night shifts: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts, flexible start/end)
• Options for 3x12s or 4x12s
• No call required
• Contract Length: 17 weeks (flexible, potential to extend)
• Start Date: February 1, 2026
• Manage adult inpatient neuro ICU patients
• Facilitate admissions, treatment, and discharge
• Perform critical care procedures including central line placement and arterial line placement
• Collaborate with neurointensivists and multidisciplinary ICU team
• Utilize Cerner EMR for documentation
• Maintain ICU staffing ratios of 1:2
• Operate ICU equipment including ultrasound

Requirements

• Active Nurse Practitioner license (Missouri preferred; willing to license)
• Board Certification required
• DEA and CSR required
• Minimum ICU experience with strong procedural skills
• Ability to manage high-acuity adult patients in a neurocritical care setting

Benefits

• Work in a high-acuity Neuro ICU within an academic hospital environment
• Stable weekend night schedule with no call
• Opportunity to manage complex neurocritical cases and perform advanced procedures
• Comprehensive malpractice insurance provided