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

Details
Client Name
Kaiser Permanente - Downey Medical Center
Job Type
Locum
Offering
Locums
Profession
Advanced Practice
Specialty
Surgical Nurse Practitioner (SNP)
Job ID
Job Title
Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
Weekly Pay
$7720.0
Shift Details
Shift
7:00AM - 5:00PM x 4
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
09/21/2026
End Date
12/13/2026
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
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.

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Client Details
City
Downey
State
CA
Zip Code
90242
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