Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Company: RecruitWell
Location: Hickory
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Locums - Hickory, North Carolina, Neurological Surgery Opening

Start Date

ASAP

Duration

Ongoing Need

Coverage Needs

3-5 days per month

Ongoing PRN coverage

Coverage includes upcoming holiday dates

Schedule

24-hour call coverage

Weekday and weekend call shifts

No clinical coverage required

Practice Setting

Hospital-Based Neurosurgery Call Coverage

Hospital Stroke Certified

Coverage Details

Call coverage for assigned patients only

20-minute call response time required

Call ratio: 1:3

APPs take first call

Providers are being added to the call pool

Average phone consults: 8 per shift

Average patients seen while on call: 3

Average admissions: 1-2

100% callback rate

Facility Information

5-bed Neurosurgical Unit

Hospital Stroke Certified

Requirements

Board Certified Neurosurgery required

Active North Carolina license required

Neurosurgery fellowship required

ABLS required

ACLS required

ATLS required

BLS required

EMR

Athena

Cerner

Why North Carolina?

North Carolina offers a high quality of life, beautiful mountain and coastal landscapes, and a thriving healthcare environment. Hickory is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is known for its affordable cost of living, outdoor recreation, and welcoming community. Providers enjoy easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and the region's abundant hiking, fishing, and cultural attractions while practicing in a growing healthcare market.

What RecruitWell Provides

A rated malpractice

Weekly direct deposit

24/7 dedicated recruiter support

Professional onboarding and credentialing

Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

Open communication

Sense of urgency

Teamwork

Accountability

Driven to win

Higher consciousness

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