Orthopedics Nurse Practitioner

    Posted 7 days ago
    Mason City, IA · Onsite

    Full Time

    Onsite

    About the job

    Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner Inpatient & Surgical Call Coverage

    A hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support its Orthopedic Surgery team with inpatient, clinical, and surgical responsibilities. This is a locum opportunity with set coverage blocks through the end of the year.

    Job Description

    • Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
    • Weeknight call + 24-hour weekend call
    • Multiple date blocks available from August to January
    • No telehealth

    Role Includes

    • Inpatient rounding on post-op patients
    • ED consults and surgical first assist
    • Fracture care, trauma support, sports medicine
    • Call coverage for ortho/trauma cases
    • EMR: Epic (hospital) + GE Centricity (clinic)

    Practice Information

    • Busy hub hospital serving a large regional population
    • Dedicated support staff: nurses, cast techs, schedulers
    • 2 exam rooms + 3 cast rooms per provider
    • Imaging, lab, and pharmacy onsite
    • Teaching opportunities with residents and students
    • New grads welcome to apply

    Ideal Candidates

    • Experience in orthopedic surgery or trauma preferred
    • Comfortable with consults, rounding, and surgical assisting
    • Clean background required
    • Must hold an active state license or compact eligibility

    Great opportunity for providers looking for high-volume ortho work with inpatient and OR variety.