We are seeking a Board-Certifiedor Board-Eligible Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens opportunityin Mason City, Iowa. This role supports a busy orthopedic team with weekdaycoverage and on-call responsibilities, including rounding, consults, and ORassistance.
Position Overview:
- Setting: Hospital-based Orthopedic Service
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Call Requirement: Yes (includes weekday call; no weekend requirement)
- Weekend Requirement: None
- EMR: (System not specified, training provided if needed)
Key Responsibilities:
- Round on post-operative orthopedic patients
- Respond to inpatient and emergency department orthopedic consults
- Assist in the Operating Room as needed
- Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons and hospital staff to manage patient care efficiently
Qualifications:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible Nurse Practitioner
- Active Iowa Nurse Practitioner License (or ability to obtain prior to assignment)
- Experience in orthopedic surgery, inpatient rounding, and first assist preferred
- Comfortable taking orthopedic call and working independently when needed
Mason City, Iowa is awelcoming, mid-sized community located in north-central Iowa, known for its richmusical heritage, architectural significance, and friendly Midwestern charm.With a population of around 27,000, Mason City offers the perfect balance ofsmall-town living and access to modern amenities.