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Job Description
StaffMed Health Partners is recruiting an Inpatient Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a prestigious academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center in Columbia, Missouri . This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-volume neurosurgery program within one of the Midwest's top university health systems, working alongside fellowship-trained neurosurgeons in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment.
Perks and Benefits:
Competitive salary plus sign-on bonus
Relocation allowance available
Optional weekend shift bonus: 50/day
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Retirement plan with up to 8% employer match (403b and 457b)
Tuition discount for you and your family
Malpractice insurance provided
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
10-hour shifts, 4 days per week (Monday-Friday)
Practice Highlights/Qualifications:
First-assist in neurosurgical procedures including cranial and spinal cases
Manage inpatient neurosurgery consults, admissions, and discharges
Perform lumbar punctures, drain management, suturing, and minor bedside procedures
Telemedicine coverage and stroke call support
Round on neurosurgery inpatients and coordinate multidisciplinary care
Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
Order and interpret diagnostic studies and lab work
Minimum 3 years of inpatient neurosurgery APP experience required
NP:
Active Missouri RN and APRN licensure with Document of Recognition required
PA:
Graduation from AMA-accredited PA program with active NCCPA certification required
BLS certification required
About Columbia, Missouri:
Columbia is one of the Midwest's best-kept secrets — a vibrant university city of 130,000 perfectly positioned two hours from both Kansas City and St. Louis. Home to the University of Missouri, Columbia pulses with college-town energy: a thriving downtown packed with locally owned restaurants, craft breweries, live music venues, and a year-round farmers market. The cost of living runs 15-20% below the national average, meaning your dollar stretches dramatically — a beautifully updated home in a top-rated school district can be found for 50K-50K. Outdoor enthusiasts love the 60+ miles of trails including the legendary MKT Trail, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park's caves and bluffs, and easy weekend getaways to the Lake of the Ozarks. Columbia's public schools consistently rank among the best in Missouri, and the university brings world-class arts, SEC athletics, and a diverse, educated community. If you want big-city culture with small-town warmth — and a paycheck that actually lets you build wealth — Columbia delivers.