Locums - Urbana, Illinois, Neurosurgery Opening

Locum Tenens Illinois

Locums – Urbana, Illinois, Neurosurgery Opportunity

Clinical Role
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Schedule

Monthly coverage: One full week per month
Weekday schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Weeknight call: 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekend call: Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 7:00 AM (24-hour coverage)
Total call coverage: 7 call days per month (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)
Orientation: Typically one weekday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM before the first assignment

Clinical Details

Practice setting: Inpatient and acute neurosurgery service
Patient population:
- Majority adult and geriatric
- Small percentage of adolescent and pediatric patients (primarily trauma cases transferred out when needed)
Average new consults: Approximately 6–7 per day
Service list: Typically 15–40 patients, average around 25
Additional surgical cases from call: Approximately 4–8 per week

Procedures

General neurosurgery procedures including:
- Management of cranial and spinal trauma
- Treatment of intracranial hemorrhage
- Placement of external ventricular drains
- Management of hydrocephalus
- Craniotomy for evacuation of hematomas or tumors
- Spinal procedures including decompressions and instrumentation as indicated

Clinical Support and Technology

Hospital size: 509 beds
Trauma designation: Level I Trauma Center
APP support:
- 4 daytime APPs (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Night-time APP coverage (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Clinic support: RN and Medical Assistant
EMR: Epic

Requirements

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Organization Information

About the Area – Urbana, Illinois

Location & Access: Part of the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area in central Illinois, home to the University of Illinois
Academic Environment: Vibrant university community with cultural events, research, and collegiate athletics
Outdoor Recreation: Parks, trails, and nearby lakes for hiking, biking, and fishing
Arts & Culture: The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and numerous museums, galleries, and festivals
Quality of Life: Affordable living, strong education resources, and a welcoming Midwestern community

What RecruitWell Provides

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Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

Prepaid travel and lodging (no flights)

RecruitWell’s Core Values

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