Advanced Practice - Surgical Nurse Practitioner (SNP)

Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Location: Downey, CA
Setting: Medical Center
Term: 13 weeks
Shift Schedule: 4x10 | Includes every other weekend
Pay Rate: $155-160/hr

A medical center in Downey, California is seeking an Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) to cover a vacancy. The provider will be doing complex orthopedic spine surgeries, including spinal fusions, decompressions, deformity corrections, trauma, and revision procedures.

Benefits for Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA):

• Weekly and Overtime pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service credentialing and licensing department
• Dedicated corporate travel team with airfare, car rental, and hotel booking
• $1,000 Referral Bonus

Qualifications of Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA):

• Active California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
• Board certification required
• BLS, ACLS certifications
• Proficiency in EPIC preferred

Duties/Responsibilities of Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA):

• First assist in complex orthopedic spine surgeries, including spinal fusions, decompressions, deformity corrections, trauma, and revision procedures.
• Assist with exposure, retraction, hemostasis, instrumentation placement, and wound closure.
• Review patient history, imaging, and surgical plans; ensure necessary equipment and implants are available.
• Support fluoroscopic, navigation, and robotic-guided procedures while maintaining sterile technique and patient safety standards.
• Apply dressings, assist with postoperative documentation, and communicate patient status during handoff to recovery and inpatient teams.