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Orthopedic Surgery Advanced Practice Locums Job – NM

May 7, 2026

Type: Locum Tenens Posted: May 7, 2026 Location: New Mexico Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Requirements: NP or PA Active New Mexico license required New Mexico controlled substance license required Active DEA required BLS certification required Board Eligible accepted Additional Details No first assist required First assist experience is a plus for potential permanent consideration EMR: Athena & Cerner Credentialing timeframe approximately 30 days Temporary privileges available About Floyd Lee Locums Floyd Lee Locums provides concierge-level support including malpractice coverage, travel and lodging coordination, credentialing assistance, and a dedicated consultant. Isn’t it time someone took care of you? Apply to learn more about

Highlights

  • Long-term orthopedic coverage opportunity through December 2026
  • No call responsibilities
  • High-volume orthopedic clinic with inpatient rounding
  • Temp-to-perm interest preferred

Overview

An orthopedic practice in southeast New Mexico is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for long-term locum tenens coverage. This assignment includes clinic-based orthopedic care, hospital rounding, and post-operative follow-up in a high-volume environment.

Assignment Details

  • Setting: Inpatient & Outpatient Orthopedics
  • Start Date: June 2026
  • Contract Length: Through December 2026
  • Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours only
  • Job ID: 50560

Schedule

  • Clinic-based schedule; exact shifts TBD
  • No call required
  • High-volume clinic environment

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Orthopedic clinic evaluations and follow-ups
  • Pre-operative H&Ps
  • Post-operative clinic and hospital care
  • Inpatient and outpatient rounding
  • Walk-in orthopedic evaluations, X-ray review, and podiatry-related cases

Patient Volume

  • Approximately 35–50 patients per day
  • Ages 8+

Requirements

  • NP or PA
  • Active New Mexico license required
  • New Mexico controlled substance license required
  • Active DEA required
  • BLS certification required
  • Board Eligible accepted

Additional Details

  • No first assist required
  • First assist experience is a plus for potential permanent consideration
  • EMR: Athena & Cerner
  • Credentialing timeframe approximately 30 days
  • Temporary privileges available

About Floyd Lee Locums

Floyd Lee Locums provides concierge-level support including malpractice coverage, travel and lodging coordination, credentialing assistance, and a dedicated consultant.

Isn’t it time someone took care of you?

Apply to learn more about schedule, compensation, and assignment details.

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