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Colorado Springs, CO
Location: Colorado Springs, CO - Level I Trauma Center (adult patients) Compensation: $5,000 per day, all-inclusive Start: Coverage begins as soon as credentialing is complete Schedule and Coverage Shift: 24-hour weekend coverage Rotation: Friday 7:00 AM through Monday 7:00 AM Frequency: Every weekend once credentialed Call: Required Clinical Environment Patient population: Adults, including neurosurgical trauma Trauma designation: Level I EMR: Epic Key Responsibilities Provide full neurosurgical coverage during assigned shifts; respond to urgent and emergent consultations Evaluate and manage adult neurosurgical and trauma cases Perform cranial procedures: tumor resections, hemorrhage control, burr holes, shunt insertion/revision Manage traumatic brain injury and intracranial hemorrhage; monitor/treat ICP and CPP Place and manage intracranial pressure monitors, external ventricular drains (EVDs), and lumbar drains Perform ventricular taps, lumbar punctures, and CSF sampling from shunts/EVDs; manage/reprogram VP shunts Perform spinal procedures: discectomy, laminectomy, fusion, stabilization/reconstruction as indicated Interpret EEGs and intracranial monitoring data; provide neurocritical care interventions (e.g., targeted temperature management, vasoactive/sedative medication) Establish arterial and central/venous access when clinically indicated Coordinate care with trauma, critical care, and other specialty teams Minimum Qualifications MD or DO Board-certified in Neurosurgery Active Colorado medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start) Current ACLS, BLS, and ATLS certifications EOE
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