Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Orthopedic Surgery in California
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About The Position
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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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry - ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between - you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they're ready to work in your state at a moment's notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need - greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you - so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we'll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides 'A' rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you're supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal -- to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Job Type:
- FullTime