Local Contract Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery
Downey, CA
TheraEX Staffing Services
4x10 hrs, Days
$100-130/hourOverview
- Start Date09/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Health Care FSA
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
Description
Orthopedic Surgery NP/PA – Spine First Assist Locum Opportunity | Downey, CA
We are seeking an experienced Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum coverage at a leading hospital in Downey, California. This assignment offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly specialized spine surgery team performing complex and advanced procedures.
Assignment Details
- Location: Downey, CA
- Duration: October 2026 – March 2027 (possible extension)
- Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend
- Setting: Hospital
- Compensation: $100–$120/hr
Responsibilities
- Serve as First Assist on complex spine surgeries, including spinal fusions, deformity corrections, revision procedures, trauma cases, and minimally invasive spine surgeries.
- Assist with surgical exposure, instrumentation placement, wound closure, and intraoperative support.
- Review patient history, imaging, and surgical plans with attending surgeons.
- Participate in postoperative care, documentation, and patient handoffs.
Requirements
- Board Certified NP or PA
- Active California License
- BLS & ACLS (AHA)
- First Assist Certification required for NPs
- Demonstrated Spine Surgery First Assist experience
- Strong knowledge of spinal anatomy, instrumentation, and complex wound closure techniques
Additional Information
- Estimated credentialing timeframe: 90 days
- Potential after-hours pager call for urgent surgical cases
- EPIC EMR experience preferred
If you're interested in learning more, please send your CV and availability for consideration.
Employer
TheraEX Staffing Services
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About Downey, CA
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