Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics Needed in OH

Job Description

Our client in Ohio is seeking an Orthopedics Nurse Practitioner for a 24-day assignment starting Apr 27, 2026. This role involves working Tuesdays and Thursdays with a possible Friday shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, focusing on fracture evaluation and management, acute and chronic pain assessment, joint injections, and medication management for orthopedic or sports medicine injuries.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Fracture evaluation and management
• Evaluation of acute and chronic pain related to orthopedic and sports medicine injuries or conditions
• Performing large and small joint injections and aspirations
• Medication prescriptions and management
• Seeing new and established non-emergent acute fracture care patients
• Administering cortisone joint injections and ViscoSupplementation injections
• Conducting acute and chronic pain evaluations in Orthopedic/Sports Medicine
• Please note: Our office does not see spine-related issues.

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Required in Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified or Board Eligible
• EMR System: Epic
• Required: Ohio license prior to start
• Required: DEA registration
• Required: Minimum 3 years of experience

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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