
Neurosurgery | NP
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Duluth, MN
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Nurse Practitioner
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $89.00
- Weekly
- $3,560
- Yearly (full-time)
- $185,120
- Start date
- November 16, 2026
This job pays about $89.00/hour — 39% above the median for Nurse Practitioner jobs in Minnesota ($64.07/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Minnesota right now
- 17 open Nurse Practitioner jobs in Minnesota from 3 agencies, 10 of them in Duluth.
- Typical Nurse Practitioner pay in Minnesota: $64.07/hour ($133,266/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($89.07/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) Locum Tenens Job in Duluth, Minnesota
Join an on-site neurosurgery team as a Nurse Practitioner in Duluth, Minnesota, providing advanced practice care in a neurological surgery setting. This locum tenens healthcare opportunity supports a Level II trauma environment and includes approximately 12–16 patient encounters per shift. Along the shores of Lake Superior, Duluth offers scenic surroundings, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Healthcare Job Details
- Location: Duluth, Minnesota
- Specialty: Neurosurgery
- Practice Setting: Neurological surgery; on-site
- Position Type: Locum tenens Nurse Practitioner opportunity
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,260–$3,860
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Contract Duration: Initial 13-week engagement with ongoing coverage needs noted
- Patient Volume: Approximately 12–16 encounters per shift
- Credentialing: Estimated timeframe of 60–90 days
Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of advanced practice experience; neurosurgery experience is strongly preferred
- Current Nurse Practitioner licensure and eligibility to practice in Minnesota
- Advanced Practice certification
- Board certification or eligibility in the relevant specialty, consistent with credentialing requirements
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Ability to complete facility credentialing and provide required clinical documentation
Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities
- Provide advanced practice evaluation and treatment for patients receiving neurosurgical care
- Perform patient assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate follow-up care
- Collaborate with neurosurgeons, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Manage approximately 12–16 patient encounters per shift while maintaining a high standard of clinical care
- Document examinations, clinical decisions, treatment plans, and patient progress accurately
- Respond appropriately to urgent neurological and neurosurgical patient needs within the scope of practice
Apply now for this neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner locum tenens opportunity in Duluth, Minnesota.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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