Lucrative Orthopedic Surgery Locums in Kearney, NE
Updated 7/23/26
Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Physician
Orthopedics-Hand Surgery
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Orthopedic Surgeon
Assignment Details
• Location: Kearney, Nebraska
• Practice Setting: Inpatient / Emergency Department
• Coverage: 24/7 Call Coverage
• Reason for Coverage: Lack of available orthopedic surgeons to complete the call schedule
Compensation:
Orientation - $185/hr
24 Hour On Call - $2,730 per 24 hours
Holiday 24 Hour On Call - $4,090 per 24 hours
Call Back - $370/hr
Holiday Call Back - $555/hr
Schedule
• August 10–16 (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)
• September 21–27 (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)
• October 12–18 (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)
• November 16–22 (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)
• December 7–13 (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)
Clinical Details
• Level II Trauma Center
• Orthopedic trauma call
• Surgical cases as needed
• General orthopedic care
• Fracture care
• Patient Volume: Approximately 1–2 patients per day
• Hospitalists manage admissions
• EMR: Epic
• Support Staff: Emergency Department and Operating Room teams
Requirements
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Completion of an Orthopedic Surgery Residency
• Active Nebraska medical license (required) or IMLC
• DEA required
• ATLS highly preferred
• Clean malpractice history preferred
• Case logs required at the time of presentation
• Availability required at the time of name clear
Credentialing
• Approximately 30–60 days
Additional Information
• No office/clinic responsibilities
• Coverage is call only with surgical cases as needed
• No credentialing with other facilities required
Assignment Details
• Location: Kearney, Nebraska
• Practice Setting: Inpatient / Emergency Department
• Coverage: 24/7 Call Coverage
• Reason for Coverage: Lack of available orthopedic surgeons to complete the call schedule
Compensation:
Orientation - $185/hr
24 Hour On Call - $2,730 per 24 hours
Holiday 24 Hour On Call - $4,090 per 24 hours
Call Back - $370/hr
Holiday Call Back - $555/hr
Schedule
• August 10–16 (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)
• September 21–27 (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)
• October 12–18 (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)
• November 16–22 (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)
• December 7–13 (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)
Clinical Details
• Level II Trauma Center
• Orthopedic trauma call
• Surgical cases as needed
• General orthopedic care
• Fracture care
• Patient Volume: Approximately 1–2 patients per day
• Hospitalists manage admissions
• EMR: Epic
• Support Staff: Emergency Department and Operating Room teams
Requirements
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Completion of an Orthopedic Surgery Residency
• Active Nebraska medical license (required) or IMLC
• DEA required
• ATLS highly preferred
• Clean malpractice history preferred
• Case logs required at the time of presentation
• Availability required at the time of name clear
Credentialing
• Approximately 30–60 days
Additional Information
• No office/clinic responsibilities
• Coverage is call only with surgical cases as needed
• No credentialing with other facilities required
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service