Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) | Downey, CA
Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
Location: Downey, CA
Setting: CLINIC
Term: 3+ months
Shift Schedule: Sunday-Saturday | 4×10
Pay Rate: $155-$160/hr
A hospital in Downey, CA is looking for Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to provide additional coverage for increased patient load. These locum tenens positions are a 6-month term with the ability to extend. Providers will work first assist, participating in a wide range of complex spine 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 corporate travel team
Dedicated lodging & logistics team
Qualifications of Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA):
Active California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
Active BLS and ACLS certification
Board Certification required
First Assist Certification if Nurse Practitioner
Proficiency in multi-level exposure and complex wound closure, including fascia
Duties/Responsibilities of Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA):
Scrub and assist in multi-level posterior spinal fusions (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral)
Revision spine surgery (hardware removal, pseudoarthrosis repair, adjacent segment disease)
Ensure appropriate instruments, implants, and equipment are available for complex cases
Participate in surgical site verification and time-out procedures
Provide dynamic retraction to optimize visualization of deep operative fields
Assist with localization and confirmation of operative levels using fluoroscopy
Maintain hemostasis using appropriate techniques and instruments
Assist with immediate postoperative orders and documentation as appropriate
Astrya Global Medical Staffing is a California-based medical staffing agency certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.