Entry Level Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Jobs
New grad neurosurgery nurse practitioner jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or internship work in neuro settings can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Education, with employers like Catholic Health, Penn State Health, and Texas Health Resources hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
This Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position is a predominately ambulatory clinic role located at SLH and SLE. The primary patient population is adult, General Neurosurgery. There is a weekend and holiday commitment for this role.
The employee will be responsible for the medical management of the Neurosurgery patient population within the scope of an Advanced Practice Provider. The term Advanced Practice Provider encompasses Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. The employee will have successfully completed a Master’s degree (or higher level of educational program) and have met the requirements for the respective State Board(s) (Missouri and Kansas). The APP will hold and maintain a national certification and licensure as required by State Boards and Saint Luke’s Health System, as well as other certification as obligatory for this role.
Neurosurgery disease processes the APP will be expected to accurately diagnose and treat include general neurosurgery with a focus subspecialized patient populations as indicated.
Skills required of this role will include but may not be limited to the following:
- Utilizes prescriptive authority in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations
- Obtains and documents relevant problem focused or comprehensive history from patient/medical records in a timely manner
- Communicates effectively using appropriate terminology, format, and technology in accordance health system policies
- Analyzes data to determine health status
- Communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals
- Performs an accurate physical exam
- Demonstrates basic science and up to date clinical knowledge
- Establishes a patient relationship characterized by mutual respect, empathy, and collaboration
- Takes initiative for seeking opportunities to advance knowledge and experiences Flexibility with scheduled rotations/locations as needed to ensure patient needs are met
Role duties may include but are not limited to:
- Completion of admissions, consultations, subsequent day visits and discharges in the inpatient setting.
- Independent practice in the outpatient clinic and/or inpatient setting and collaborating with physician(s) as appropriate.
- Ordering and management of appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
- This role may require training and competency for procedures applicable to the department of hire. This role will include an expectation of participation in the operating room in a first assist role.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
1 year Advanced Practice Provider Cert(MO/KS) - Various, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross Master's DegreeJob Details
Full Time Day (United States of America)Job Description
This Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position is a predominately ambulatory clinic role located at SLH and SLE. The primary patient population is adult, General Neurosurgery. There is a weekend and holiday commitment for this role.
The employee will be responsible for the medical management of the Neurosurgery patient population within the scope of an Advanced Practice Provider. The term Advanced Practice Provider encompasses Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. The employee will have successfully completed a Master’s degree (or higher level of educational program) and have met the requirements for the respective State Board(s) (Missouri and Kansas). The APP will hold and maintain a national certification and licensure as required by State Boards and Saint Luke’s Health System, as well as other certification as obligatory for this role.
Neurosurgery disease processes the APP will be expected to accurately diagnose and treat include general neurosurgery with a focus subspecialized patient populations as indicated.
Skills required of this role will include but may not be limited to the following:
- Utilizes prescriptive authority in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations
- Obtains and documents relevant problem focused or comprehensive history from patient/medical records in a timely manner
- Communicates effectively using appropriate terminology, format, and technology in accordance health system policies
- Analyzes data to determine health status
- Communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals
- Performs an accurate physical exam
- Demonstrates basic science and up to date clinical knowledge
- Establishes a patient relationship characterized by mutual respect, empathy, and collaboration
- Takes initiative for seeking opportunities to advance knowledge and experiences Flexibility with scheduled rotations/locations as needed to ensure patient needs are met
Role duties may include but are not limited to:
- Completion of admissions, consultations, subsequent day visits and discharges in the inpatient setting.
- Independent practice in the outpatient clinic and/or inpatient setting and collaborating with physician(s) as appropriate.
- Ordering and management of appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
- This role may require training and competency for procedures applicable to the department of hire. This role will include an expectation of participation in the operating room in a first assist role.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
1 year Advanced Practice Provider Cert(MO/KS) - Various, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross Master's DegreeJob Details
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Entry Level Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level neurosurgery nurse practitioner job?
Start by targeting positions that explicitly welcome new graduates or list zero to two years of experience as acceptable. Highlighting neurosurgery-specific clinical rotations, any preceptorship under a neurosurgery team, and familiarity with neurocritical care protocols gives you a concrete edge. Tailoring your application to show comfort with post-operative assessment and neurological monitoring signals readiness for the specialty even without years of independent practice.
Which companies hire entry level neurosurgery nurse practitioners?
Companies hiring entry level neurosurgery nurse practitioners right now include Catholic Health, Penn State Health, and Texas Health Resources, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from academic medical centers, large hospital health systems, and neuroscience-focused specialty practices that have structured onboarding programs designed to bring new graduates up to speed quickly.
Are there remote entry level neurosurgery nurse practitioner jobs?
Yes, though most neurosurgery nurse practitioner roles require hands-on patient care and are therefore predominantly on-site. About 11% of entry level neurosurgery nurse practitioner openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth follow-ups, post-surgical patient monitoring, or care coordination rather than direct procedural work.
Are these new grad neurosurgery nurse practitioner jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior neurosurgery nurse practitioner roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or internships toward the requirement, or describes a formal mentorship or residency-style onboarding program. If a listing does not require prior independent practice, it is a realistic target for a new grad.
Which industries hire the most entry level neurosurgery nurse practitioners?
Entry Level neurosurgery nurse practitioner roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high-volume neurosurgery programs that need practitioners at every experience tier and often have the training infrastructure to bring new graduates into complex neurology and spine care environments.