Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Orthopedic - $5,360 to $5,750 per week in San Francisco, CA

Nurse Practitioner | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: San Francisco, CA
Employer: GHR Healthcare
Pay: $5,360 to $5,750 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Locum Tenens Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Job in San Francisco, CA

Locum tenens Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner opportunity in San Francisco’s Mission Bay area. Join a high-volume orthopedic team supporting adult surgical, perioperative, and arthroplasty patients in a modern academic practice.

Job Details

• Position: Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner – Orthopedic Surgery
• Location: San Francisco, CA 94158
• Healthcare Setting: Academic/training practice focused on orthopedic care
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $5,360 - $5,750
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Assignment Length: 26 weeks
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Schedule: Monday and Friday arthroplasty clinic, Tuesday and Thursday perioperative telephone visits, and Wednesday split between morning admin time and afternoon clinic
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Patient Volume: 18-20 patients per day
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call: No call required
• EMR: Epic
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60 days

Job Requirements

• Active California Nurse Practitioner license required
• Current California DEA with Schedule 2/2N authority required
• One of the following NP board certifications required: A-GNP-C, ANP-C, FNP-C, GNP-C, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, or ACNPC
• BLS certification required; all certifications must be AHA
• Minimum of 3-5 years of orthopedic NP experience required
• Perioperative experience or experience running preparation visits for surgery preferred
• Experience with total joint or arthroplasty patients strongly preferred
• Must be comfortable performing injections
• Current CV, provider questionnaire, and license verification required at submission
• Must be able to provide required credentialing information promptly to support privileging timelines

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality orthopedic care for adult patients in a busy outpatient and perioperative setting
• Support arthroplasty clinic workflows and perioperative telephone visits
• Manage preoperative preparation visits and coordinate care for surgical patients
• Perform injections as part of routine orthopedic practice
• Collaborate with MAs, practice coordinators, surgeons, and clinical support staff
• Handle full-time coverage needs while maintaining efficiency and patient-centered care
• Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively across the care team
• Contribute to a smooth, organized patient experience in a high-performing orthopedic program

Why consider this locum tenens healthcare job in San Francisco? This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner seeking California NP jobs, perioperative care experience, and a fast-paced orthopedic clinical setting.

Apply now to join this San Francisco orthopedic healthcare team today.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.