Locum Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) – OR Coverage & Call | Coos Bay, OR
Updated 2/07/26
97420, Coos Bay, Oregon, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Seeking a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a full-time locum assignment in an acute care hospital setting. The role involves inpatient and emergency orthopedic coverage, surgical assisting, and independent patient management in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons. This position requires flexibility for day shifts, night call, and weekend coverage in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Job Responsibilities
• Participate in daily inpatient rounds and multidisciplinary care coordination
• Perform diagnostic studies (X-ray, CT, MRI, EMG, bone scans, compartment pressures)
• Perform procedures including joint aspirations, injections, closed reductions, wound care, debridement, and minor surgical procedures
• Assist in orthopedic surgeries as first assist, including tissue closure and application of appliances
• Serve as primary orthopedic call provider for ED and inpatient units
• Write orders, discharge summaries, H&Ps, and operative documentation
• Utilize EPIC EMR for order entry and documentation
• Participate in quality, safety, and documentation initiatives
Qualifications
• Active Oregon NP license – Required
• Eligible for Medical Staff or Allied Health privileges
• NPDB Self-Query – Required at submission
• CAQH profile (login credentials required at offer stage)
• Clean background and malpractice history
• Ability to start full-time assignment as scheduled
• Comfortable with independent practice and on-call responsibilities
Working Hours
• 4×10-hour shifts or 5×8-hour shifts
• Night call: 1–2 nights per week
• Weekend call: Every third weekend
• On-call required for nights, weekends, and holidays
• OT applies after 40 hours
• Work week: Sunday–Saturday
Skills
• Joint and bursa aspirations and injections
• Closed fracture and dislocation reductions
• Casting, splinting, and brace application
• Surgical first assist experience
• Wound management and minor surgical procedures
• EPIC EMR proficiency
• Ability to work independently in high-acuity settings
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