Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics Needed in CA

Job Description

We are actively seeking an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner for a dynamic locum tenens opportunity in California. This position, starting on Aug 11, 2025, involves a 60-day assignment, with shifts from Monday to Friday, full-time in the clinic, and includes weekend call responsibilities. The role primarily covers a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including sports medicine, total joints, trauma, fracture care, and non-operative spine issues.

Job Details

• Location: California
• Start Date: Aug 11, 2025
• LOA: 60 days
• Provider Type Needed: Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; Weekend call from 7 PM Friday to 7 AM Monday

Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluate and manage patients with various orthopedic complaints across multiple settings.
• Provide care in both clinical and surgical settings, assisting with elective surgeries primarily related to sports medicine and total joints.
• Participate in trauma care, specifically related to sports-medicine injuries.
• Support both pre and post-operative care and follow-up.
• Assist in emergency on-call duties during weekends.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Orthopaedic Surgery
• Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in California.
• Experience in sports medicine and rural health settings is highly regarded.
• Familiarity with the Cerner EMR system.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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