Locum - Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics Mason City, IA

Locum – Nurse Practitioner – Orthopedics

Mason City, IA | $124/Hour | Inpatient + OR | Weeknight & Weekend Call | Teaching Opportunity

Position Details

Facility: Regional Medical Center
Location: 1000 Fourth St. SW, Mason City, IA 50401
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery & Trauma
Position Type: Locum/Contract
Start Date: July 1, 2025
Credentialing Timeline: 60–90 days
EMRs: Centricity (Clinic), EPIC (Hospital)

Schedule & Coverage Dates

Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Call Coverage:

• Weeknight call

• 24-hour weekend call

Confirmed Coverage Dates:

• July 1–7

• July 18–25

• August 8–18

• August 29–September 10

• September 19–October 1

• October 10–20

• November 1–10

• November 24–December 1

• December 12–January 1

Practice Setting

Environment: Inpatient, Emergency Department, and OR
Responsibilities:

• Rounding on post-op patients

• ED and inpatient consults

• First assist in orthopedic/trauma surgeries

Visit Types: Consults, post-ops, procedures (10–30 min appointments)
Daily Census: Primarily consults (hospital avg. ~160 patients/day)
Telehealth: Not applicable
Teaching: Yes – IM/FM residents, PA students

Support & Team Structure

• 4 Orthopedic Surgeons (as of July 2025)

• Supported by APP team

• 1 nurse per provider

• 3 cast techs for 7 providers

• 3 receptionists, 2 schedulers for 7 providers

• 2 exam rooms + 3 cast rooms per provider

• Onsite imaging, lab, and pharmacy

Procedures Performed

• Joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder)

• Hand, wrist, hip, ankle, shoulder, and foot surgeries

• Trauma injuries, fracture care

• Sports medicine, general ortho

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate: $124.00/hour
Overtime Rate: $186.00/hour
Malpractice Insurance: Included
Travel & Lodging: Covered
Licensing & Credentialing Reimbursement: Provided

Candidate Requirements

Board Certified or Eligible – Required
Active Iowa License or IMLC – Required
Clean Malpractice History – Required

About Mason City, IA

Located in northern Iowa, Mason City serves as a regional hub for over 400,000 patients across Iowa and southern Minnesota. The area offers the perfect combination of Midwestern charm, affordable living, and a vibrant healthcare ecosystem. Whether you're passionate about trauma care, orthopedic surgery, or medical education, this assignment offers a strong clinical platform with outstanding team support.

Join a high-performing orthopedic care team in this flexible, well-supported locum opportunity with competitive pay and teaching potential.
Apply today and include your availability and CV to reserve coverage dates!