Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner Needed in Texas

Orthopedic APP (NP or PA) Needed in Texas
Target Start Date: June 1, 2026
Contract Length: 6 week assignment (locum tenens), potential extension

Schedule
Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours no call
Shift Structure & Expectations:

3 12 schedule
Night shifts: 7:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m.
Full time inpatient orthopedic coverage
No weekends noted in listing

EMR: Not specified

Practice Details
Setting:

Inpatient orthopedic service within a hospital affiliated clinic

Reason for Opening:

Coverage needed for APP going on maternity leave

Support & Responsibilities:

Rounding on inpatient orthopedic patients
Seeing orthopedic consults in the hospital
Collaborating with the orthopedic provider on call
Must have a clean malpractice and disciplinary background
Preference for local candidates

Credentialing Timeframe: 130 days

Clinical Scope

Inpatient rounding on post operative and acute orthopedic patients
Performing orthopedic consult evaluations
Communicating consult findings with attending/provider on call
Nighttime inpatient coverage in an orthopedic setting
No outpatient clinic responsibilities indicated

Requirements

Role: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Orthopedics
Experience: Orthopedic background required
License: Active Texas license required (not willing to license)
Certifications: Not specified
Skills Required:

Independent orthopedic inpatient management
Ability to assess and manage consults at night
Strong communication with on call providers

Location
McKinney, 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 Hennessey
Recruiting Consultant