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(Archived) Experienced Neurosurgery NP needed for stepdown unit in Chicago IL

Last Updated: 5/20/18

Job Description

Experienced Neurosurgery NP needed for stepdown unit in Chicago IL

Start date is ASAP for 3-6 months with option to extend

Competitive pay and flexible scheduling

In general, the types of patients we encounter on stepdown/floor:

*Pre and post-op spinal patients

*Spinal patients can be simple ACDF or lumbar lami

*Can also be more complex (for example: L2-pelvis fusion or anterior & posterior fusions)

*Diagnostic angiograms (responsible for orders and discharging )

*Patients transferred from ICU may include:

*Patients w SAH s/p treatment

*Patients w ICH

*Patient w SDH

*Patients w intracranial stenosis

*Patients s/p thrombectomy or intra-arterial t PA

*Patients with wound infections

*Patients w NPH

*Patients w pituitary lesions (pre –op as well as post-op – after ICU)

*Patients w HCP or VPS malfunction

*Patients w Pseudotumor cerebri


IL license and DEA - ACLS and BLS are required.

Neuro Step-down unit is a 26-bed unit dedicated to intermediate neurological care from headaches to strokes.


PLEASE REFER TO JOB ORDER # 25457


Tanya Murdock, Staffing Consultant

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Norcross, Georgia, United States
For over 30 years, Cross Country Locums (formerly Medical Doctor Associates) has provided physician and advanced practice professionals with a variety of placement options including locum tenens, temporary and temp-to-perm. Cross Country Locums is part of the Cross Country Healthcare family of brands, a national leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. We have earned the trust of pre...