JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Orthopedic Surgery - Nurse Practitioner
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Boise ID
Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital
Coverage Type: Clinical Call
Coverage Period: 03/02/2026 Ongoing (approximately 9 weeks)
Clinical Shift Schedule: Day shifts approximately 7:00a 6:00p
On-Call Shift Schedule: Limited evening call on select dates
COVERAGE DATES
March 2 2026 OR
March 3 2026 Inpatient
March 5 2026 OR
March 6 2026 OR
March 9 2026 OR
March 10 2026 Inpatient
March 19 2026 Inpatient
March 20 2026 OR
April 2 2026 Inpatient
April 10 2026 Inpatient
April 16 2026 Inpatient
April 17 2026 OR
April 30 2026 Inpatient with PM call
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Admissions: Yes
Rounding: Included
Phone Consults: Included as part of call coverage
Case Mix: Orthopedic surgery orthopedic trauma fracture care postoperative management
FACILITY INFORMATION
EMR System: Epic
Office Equipment Available: Standard inpatient and OR resources
Specialty Backup Available: Orthopedic surgeons and trauma services
Support Staff Available: Nursing and ancillary support
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental orthopedic surgery coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Credentialing Timeline: Expedited for licensed providers
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Call Rates: Separate call back and night call rates apply
Orientation: All hours billable
Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Orthopedic inpatient rounding
Fracture and trauma management support
Postoperative care coordination
OR assistance as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Idaho NP license required; compact licensure acceptable
Board: Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certifications: As required by facility
Experience: Orthopedic surgery and inpatient rounding experience required
Other Qualifications: Must be comfortable with charting and rounding independently in Epic
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide orthopedic surgery coverage in the operating room and inpatient setting
Round on orthopedic and trauma patients and manage postoperative care
Participate in limited evening call coverage as scheduled
Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons nursing staff and care teams
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the Epic EMR system