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Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Neurosurgery in South Dakota in Anderson, SD

Job Description

LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Neurosurgery NP in South Dakota!

About The Position

We are seeking a Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 42-day locum tenens assignment in South Dakota, starting Feb 2, 2026. This role features a 7on/7off schedule with 12-hour shifts, offering day or night options. The assignment is at an ACS verified facility, focusing on head and spine patient care.

Job Details
• Location: South Dakota
• Facility Type: ACS verified facility
• Start Date: Feb 2, 2026
• LOA: 42 days
• Provider Type Needed: Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts (6:30am–6:30pm or 6:30pm–6:30am), 7on/7off (14 shifts/month), flexible on days/nights

Responsibilities and Duties
• Collaborate with on-call surgeons and provide first assist in operations and procedures
• Respond to inpatient consult requests and round on service patients
• Assist in follow-up clinics for post-operative care
• Manage patients with head and spine conditions
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Additional Information
• Neuro experience required
• Active South Dakota NP license, DEA, and CSC required
• Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification required
• Board certifications required: Neurological Surgery; Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC)
• Must be available for flexible 7on/7off scheduling

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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About Barton Associates

The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry
• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach
• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support
• When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Neurosurgery NP in South Dakota!

About The Position

We are seeking a Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 42-day locum tenens assignment in South Dakota, starting Feb 2, 2026. This role features a 7on/7off schedule with 12-hour shifts, offering day or night options. The assignment is at an ACS verified facility, focusing on head and spine patient care.

Job Details
• Location: South Dakota
• Facility Type: ACS verified facility
• Start Date: Feb 2, 2026
• LOA: 42 days
• Provider Type Needed: Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts (6:30am–6:30pm or 6:30pm–6:30am), 7on/7off (14 shifts/month), flexible on days/nights

Responsibilities and Duties
• Collaborate with on-call surgeons and provide first assist in operations and procedures
• Respond to inpatient consult requests and round on service patients
• Assist in follow-up clinics for post-operative care
• Manage patients with head and spine conditions
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Additional Information
• Neuro experience required
• Active South Dakota NP license, DEA, and CSC required
• Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification required
• Board certifications required: Neurological Surgery; Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC)
• Must be available for flexible 7on/7off scheduling

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.

#LI-SC1

1681674EXPPLAT

About Barton Associates

The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry
• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach
• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support
• When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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Job Details

Medical Speciality

SurgeryNeuro

Employment Type

Seasonal

Required License

NP (Nursing Practitioner)

Years of Experience

Intermediate

Shifts

12 hour shiftDay shiftNight shiftOn call

Work Setting

Hospital

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