Neurosurgery APP (Night Float) – Inpatient/Emergency-Focused | St. Joseph’s Tampa

BayCare Medical Group (BMG) is seeking  Physician Assistants (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) to join a well-established neurosurgical team at St. Joseph’s Hospital, a 615-bed Level II Trauma Center in Tampa, Florida. This role is heavily inpatient and emergency-focused, supporting a high-acuity neurosurgical population in a fast-paced hospital setting. The current team includes four board-certified neurosurgeons supported by four APPs, providing comprehensive care across cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve conditions for both adult and pediatric patients.

Position Highlights:

• Night shift role: 5:00 PM – 7:30 AM (averaging ~34 hours/week)
• 3-night block scheduling (weekday or weekend rotations), structured as two weeks on, then one week off.
• Continuous in-house coverage: One neurosurgery APP onsite at all times
• Primarily inpatient/emergency-based care with no outpatient responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient neurosurgical care, including consults, admissions, and cross-coverage
• Manage urgent and emergent neurosurgical patients in collaboration with the surgical team
• Support post-operative care and patient stabilization overnight
• Work closely with neurosurgeons, ICU teams, and hospital staff in a high-acuity, team-based environment
• Participate in a collaborative model focused on efficient, high-quality patient care

Why Join BayCare Neurosurgery?

• High-acuity, hands-on clinical experience in a Level II Trauma Center
• Strong, supportive physician-led team environment
• Opportunity to work across a broad neurosurgical case mix
• Stable schedule with built-in night block structure and work-life balance

• Experience in an acute care, inpatient, or emergency setting required
• Prior neurosurgery, critical care, or surgical experience preferred
• Acute Care certification required for APRNs.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage complex patients independently overnight
• Surgical First Assist or RNFA certification preferred
• Board certified (PA/APRN) with Florida licensure (or ability to obtain)
• Eligible for hospital medical staff privileges
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Benefits: 

BayCare Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Incentive Bonus
• Retirement Plan plus employer match
• Paid Time Off
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Insurance
• Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more

Join BayCare Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.