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Kaiser Permanente lists this Advanced Practice - Surgical Nurse Practitioner (SNP) opportunity in downey, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
Location: Downey, CA Setting: Medical Center Term: 26 weeks Shift Schedule: 4x10 | Includes every other weekend Pay Rate: $155-160/hr
A medical center in Downey, California is seeking an Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) to cover a vacancy. The provider will be doing complex orthopedic spine surgeries, including spinal fusions, decompressions, deformity corrections, trauma, and revision 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 licensing department
Dedicated corporate travel team with airfare, car rental, and hotel booking
$1,000 Referral Bonus
Qualifications of Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA):
Active California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
Board certification required
BLS, ACLS certifications
Proficiency in EPIC preferred
Duties/Responsibilities of Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA):
First assist in complex orthopedic spine surgeries, including spinal fusions, decompressions, deformity corrections, trauma, and revision procedures.
Assist with exposure, retraction, hemostasis, instrumentation placement, and wound closure.
Review patient history, imaging, and surgical plans; ensure necessary equipment and implants are available.
Support fluoroscopic, navigation, and robotic-guided procedures while maintaining sterile technique and patient safety standards.
Apply dressings, assist with postoperative documentation, and communicate patient status during handoff to recovery and inpatient teams.
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.
Worksite address
downey, CA, 90242, US
Who can apply
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