Locum Neurology Nurse Practitioner - Jefferson City, MO - Open to licensing

Company: Aya Locums
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide locum services in a Neurocritical Care ICU setting in Jefferson City, MO.
This is an excellent opportunity for an APP with strong neurocritical care experience looking for weekend night coverage starting February 1, 2026.

Job Details:

Specialty: Neurology Neurocritical Care ICU

Setting: Acute Care Hospital

Schedule:

Weekend-focused coverage (Friday Monday)

Night shifts: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts, flexible start/end)

Options for 3x12s or 4x12s

No call required

Contract Length: 17 weeks (flexible, potential to extend)

Start Date: February 1, 2026

Responsibilities:

Manage adult inpatient neuro ICU patients

Facilitate admissions, treatment, and discharge

Perform critical care procedures including central line placement and arterial line placement

Collaborate with neurointensivists and multidisciplinary ICU team

Utilize Cerner EMR for documentation

Maintain ICU staffing ratios of 1:2

Operate ICU equipment including ultrasound

Requirements:

Active Nurse Practitioner license (Missouri preferred; willing to license)

Board Certification required

DEA and CSR required

Minimum ICU experience with strong procedural skills

Ability to manage high-acuity adult patients in a neurocritical care setting

Credentialing:

Estimated timeframe: 30 days

Completion of facility-specific forms and verifications required

Interview with department leadership

Why Join Us?

Work in a high-acuity Neuro ICU within an academic hospital environment

Stable weekend night schedule with no call

Opportunity to manage complex neurocritical cases and perform advanced procedures

Comprehensive malpractice insurance provided

Take the Next Step!

Contact Morgan Hennessey at and call

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