Locum Tenens Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner — Mason City, IA (Inpatient/Outpatient, Surgical First Assist)

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We’re seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join an orthopedic surgery team in Mason City, Iowa, on a locum tenens basis starting Aug 2026 and continuing ongoing. This role blends inpatient and outpatient care with clinical duties plus call; typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with weeknight and weekend call for trauma and emergencies. Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are provided.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide comprehensive orthopedic care in the clinic and on the floor, including rounding on post-op patients and handling inpatient consults.
• Serve as a surgical first assist and actively participate in orthopedic procedures.
• Respond to emergency department consults for orthopedic injuries and conditions.
• Cover orthopedic trauma and emergencies when on call.

Patient population and case mix

• Adult and geriatric patients.
• Mix includes joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder), trauma and fracture care, sports medicine, and a variety of hand, wrist, ankle, and foot procedures.

Facility and support

• Clinic EMR: GE Centricity; Hospital EMR: Epic.
• Typical support: 1 RN per provider; office team includes reception and shared surgery schedulers (3 receptionists; 2 surgery schedulers supporting 7 providers).

Credentials and requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible; new graduates are welcome.
• Active Iowa license or compact (IMLC) license required.
• Clean malpractice history and an up-to-date CV required at time of name clear.
• Hospital privileges required; expect a 60–90 day credentialing timeline.

Procedures you should be comfortable with

• Total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements.
• Surgical procedures involving the hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot.
• Management of trauma injuries, fractures, and sports-related conditions.

Coverage and reason for role

• Supplemental (PRN) coverage to support existing providers.

If you’re comfortable in both clinic and operative settings and want a flexible locum role with comprehensive support, this position offers hands-on orthopedic experience across a broad case mix.