Job · #785890
Orthopedic Surgery NP
Mason City, IA
Actively hiringPosted 25th Jul, 2026
At a glance
Job typeLocum Tenens
ScheduleWeekday 8a–5p
SpecialtyOrthopedics
ProfessionNurse Practitioner
Quick summary
AI summary
Locum NP role supporting orthopedic surgery across hospital and clinic settings in Mason City, with weekday days and PRN call for comprehensive ortho coverage.
Highlights
- Weekday 8a–5p
- PRN weeknight call
- 24-hr weekend call
Description
This Job at a Glance
This hub hospital serves 16 surrounding counties and a population exceeding 200,000, functioning as a regional center for orthopedic surgical services. The facility includes 4 physicians, cast technicians, surgery schedulers, and reception staff, with 2 exam rooms and 3 cast rooms per clinician, along with on-site medical imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy services. Procedures offered include total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement, hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot surgical procedures, and trauma and fracture care. The estimated credentialing timeframe is 60 to 90 days.
About the Facility Location
Iowa offers a range of activities suited to varied interests. Visitors may explore the Historic Hotels, and local museums, as well as outdoor recreation including Rock Trails, golf courses, and opportunities for canoeing and kayaking.
About the Clinician's Workday
The orthopedic surgery nurse practitioner will provide PRN day shift coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weeknight call PRN and 24-hour weekend call, across inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings.. Inpatient responsibilities include rounding on post-operative patients, managing inpatient and emergency department consults, and providing OR coverage. Clinical responsibilities encompass surgical and trauma/orthopedic call, with EPIC EMR utilized for all hospital-based clinical documentation.
Additional Job Details
Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
- Job Reference Id: ORD-216981-NP-IA
- Title: NP
- Dates Needed: August - Ongoing
- Shift Type: Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call
- Assignment Type: Inpatient; Outpatient; Clinic
- Call Required: Yes
- Board Certification Required: Yes
- Job Duration: Locums
This hub hospital serves 16 surrounding counties and a population exceeding 200,000, functioning as a regional center for orthopedic surgical services. The facility includes 4 physicians, cast technicians, surgery schedulers, and reception staff, with 2 exam rooms and 3 cast rooms per clinician, along with on-site medical imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy services. Procedures offered include total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement, hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot surgical procedures, and trauma and fracture care. The estimated credentialing timeframe is 60 to 90 days.
About the Facility Location
Iowa offers a range of activities suited to varied interests. Visitors may explore the Historic Hotels, and local museums, as well as outdoor recreation including Rock Trails, golf courses, and opportunities for canoeing and kayaking.
About the Clinician's Workday
The orthopedic surgery nurse practitioner will provide PRN day shift coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weeknight call PRN and 24-hour weekend call, across inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings.. Inpatient responsibilities include rounding on post-operative patients, managing inpatient and emergency department consults, and providing OR coverage. Clinical responsibilities encompass surgical and trauma/orthopedic call, with EPIC EMR utilized for all hospital-based clinical documentation.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: Mainly consults; current avg hospital daily census 160 pts/day
- Support Staff: 4 physicians, 1 nurse, 3 cast technicians, 3 receptionists, 2 surgery schedulers
- Patient Population: All Ages
- Call Ratio/Schedule: 24 hour weekend, night call PRN
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No
Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
- Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
- Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
- Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
- Digital hub for assignment details
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