Neurocritical Care Locum Tenens Physician

Neurocritical Care Physician - Locum Tenens

Wilmington, North Carolina | February 8-16, 2027

HPA Healthcare is seeking a board-certified physician with neurocritical care expertise for a short-term inpatient assignment at a major regional medical center in coastal North Carolina.

Assignment Highlights

• Competitive Pay: $300 - $325/hour

• Dates: February 8-16, 2027

• Setting: Inpatient Neurocritical Care

• Coverage: Scheduled Clinical Hours + Backup Call

• Patient Volume: Approximately 16 patients per shift

• Department: 10 beds

• EMR: Epic

• Support: NP/PA available

• Malpractice: Provided

• Travel and Lodging: Assistance available

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient neurocritical care.

• Manage critically ill neurological patients and complex ICU conditions.

• Perform necessary critical care procedures.

• Manage mechanical ventilation and hemodynamic instability.

• Supervise an advanced practice provider.

• Participate in second-call/backup coverage.

• Coordinate patient care with the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Board certification in an accepted specialty

• Required fellowship training

• Active North Carolina medical license

• ACLS and BLS certifications

• Recent neurocritical care experience

• Proficiency in mechanical ventilation, central and arterial lines, and intracranial pressure management