Orthopedics Nurse Practitioner

Orthopedic APP (NP or PA) Needed in TexasTarget Start Date: June 1, 2026Contract Length: 6 week assignment (locum tenens), potential extensionScheduleCoverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours no callShift Structure & Expectations:3 12 scheduleNight shifts: 7:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m.Full time inpatient orthopedic coverageNo weekends noted in listingEMR: Not specifiedPractice DetailsSetting:Inpatient orthopedic service within a hospital affiliated clinicReason for Opening:Coverage needed for APP going on maternity leaveSupport & Responsibilities:Rounding on inpatient orthopedic patientsSeeing orthopedic consults in the hospitalCollaborating with the orthopedic provider on callMust have a clean malpractice and disciplinary backgroundPreference for local candidatesCredentialing Timeframe: 130 daysClinical ScopeInpatient rounding on post operative and acute orthopedic patientsPerforming orthopedic consult evaluationsCommunicating consult findings with attending/provider on callNighttime inpatient coverage in an orthopedic settingNo outpatient clinic responsibilities indicatedRequirementsRole: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant OrthopedicsExperience: Orthopedic background requiredLicense: Active Texas license required (not willing to license)Certifications: Not specifiedSkills Required:Independent orthopedic inpatient managementAbility to assess and manage consults at nightStrong communication with on call providersLocationMcKinney, Texas Inpatient orthopedic service environment with night shift coverage needs.If you are interested or would like to be presented, please reach out to me for more details.Morgan HennesseyRecruiting Consultant

Created: 2026-03-01