Nurse Practitioner Locum Tenens Jobs in Iowa

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Mason City, IA - Our client in Iowa is actively seeking an Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day assignment starting Aug 3, 2026. This role involves 8a-5p shifts focusing on clinical, surgical, and trauma/orthopedic call duties, including total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, surgical procedures for hands, wrists, knees, shoulders, hips, ankles, and feet, as well as managing trauma injuries, fracture care, and sports medicine cases. Responsibilities and Duties * Provide clinical, surgical, and trauma/orthopedic call coverage. * Perform total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement procedures. * Conduct surgical procedures for the hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot. * Manage trauma injuries, fracture care, sports medicine, and other related disorders. Additional Information * Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. * EMR systems used include Epic and GE Centricity. Benefits * Strong compensation * Travel-related expenses covered * A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided * Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities What are Locum Tenens Jobs? Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Eldora, IA - Adelphi is seeking a qualified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric services in a secure facility in Hardin County, Iowa. The ideal candidate will have adolescent/juvenile psychiatry experience, strong assessment and medication management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a structured care setting. Job Quick Facts • Reference #: BD-1440-02 • Profession: Nurse Practitioner • Specialty: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner • Location: Hardin County, Iowa • Job Type: Contract • Coverage Type: Scheduled On-Site Services with Off-Site Consultation • Schedule: 20 hrs/ week  • Start Date: August, 2026 Requirements • Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. • Active and unrestricted Iowa ARNP license. • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification. • Active DEA registration. • Experience providing psychiatric assessment and medication management services. • Experience working with adolescent or juvenile populations preferred. • Experience working with adolescent or juvenile populations preferred. • Experience in institutional or correctional behavioral health settings preferred. • Ability to obtain and maintain required clearance. • Ability to complete required background screening. Responsibilities   • Provide scheduled on-site psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and treatment services.   • Conduct suicide and self-harm risk assessments and provide appropriate treatment recommendations.   • Provide psychiatric medication evaluation, prescribing, adjustment, and monitoring.   • Issue written medication orders for administration and dispensation as clinically appropriate.   • Develop and document medication monitoring plans, including side effects and lab needs.   • Meet individually with youth to provide psychiatric treatment services.   • Collaborate with staff to support treatment planning and continuity of care.   • Provide consultation to support treatment planning and behavior management.   • Provide off-site consultation as needed, including during psychiatric emergencies.   • Maintain timely, accurate, and professional documentation of all patient contacts.   • Meet required caseload, clinical, and documentation deadlines.   • Comply with all applicable laws, policies, and professional standards.

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Mason City, IA - JOB OVERVIEW * Profession: Nurse Practitioner * Specialty: NP - Orthopedic Surgery * Job Type: Locum Tenens * Location: Mason City, Iowa * Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient * Coverage Type: Clinical + Call * Coverage Period: Aug 2026 – Ongoing * Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p * Call Schedule: Nights & Weekends * Reason for Coverage: Supplemental * Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered PATIENT INFORMATION * Patient Demographics: Hub Hospital, 16 surrounding counties, Population 200,000+ * Hospital Volume: 160 * Rounding: Yes FACILITY INFORMATION * Lab, Medical Imaging, & Pharmacy onsite * No. of Rooms: 2 exams rooms, 3 cast rooms * EMR System: GE Centricity (clinic), Epic (hospital) * Physicians in Practice: 4 * Support Staff Available: 1 nurse/provider, 3 cast techs/7 providers PROCEDURES OFFERED IN PRACTICE * Total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement * Hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot surgical procedures * Trauma injuries, fracture care, sports medicine, and other disorders JOB REQUIREMENTS * Board: BC/BE * Licenses: Active Iowa license or compact license * Experience: New graduates accepted * Clean record Duties & Responsibilities * Provide clinical orthopedic care in outpatient clinic setting * Perform surgical first assist and participate in orthopedic surgeries * Round on post-operative inpatients and provide inpatient consults * Respond to emergency department consults for orthopedic conditions * Take weeknight and weekend call coverage for orthopedic trauma and emergencies

Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Hospitalist in Iowa - A Critical Access hospital and medical center located in Southwest Iowa has an opening for a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner to join their primary care team. This is a very collegial team of providers working in a positive setting with a very supportive administrative team. Job Details: * 7 on/7 off, Work hours are typically Monday-Friday days and then rounding on the weekends but not needed all-day * There are two hospitalists and a fully-staffed Emergency room * 24-Bed hospital * Cover a step-down unit but no ICU * 2 Weeks PTO * Generous salary based on experience * Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, vacation etc. * Experienced and new graduates welcome to apply Community: Located in Southwest Iowa, one hour from Omaha, Nebraska is a beautiful garden city with a lot of opportunity. It is home to unique shops and restaurants and is filled with recreation, attractions, and activities for all ages. Residents enjoy a low cost of living, top-notch schools, and a relaxed lifestyle. Escape the hassles of the big city while still being close enough to major airports and big city amenities. Apply today to find out more! TLM-2404-98483

Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Nurse Practitioner in Iowa - A Critical Access hospital and medical center located in Southwest Iowa has an opening for a Family Nurse Practitioner to join their primary care team. This is a very collegial team of providers working in a positive setting with a very supportive administrative team. Job Details: * Full-time position, most work a 4-day work week. 40 total hours with 36 patient hours. * On-call is 1 in 6 or 1 in 7 with a very low volume * Average of 18 patients per day * Generous salary based on experience * Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, vacation etc. * Experienced and new graduates welcome to apply Community: Located in Southwest Iowa, one hour from Omaha, Nebraska is a beautiful garden city with a lot of opportunity. It is home to unique shops and restaurants and is filled with recreation, attractions, and activities for all ages. Residents enjoy a low cost of living, top-notch schools, and a relaxed lifestyle. Escape the hassles of the big city while still being close enough to major airports and big city amenities. Apply today to find out more! TLM-2404-98482

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Mason City, IA - We are currently seeking a Board-Certified/ Board Eligible Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics for an exciting Locum opportunity in Mason City, IA Start Date: As soon as credentialed! Schedule: 8a-5p, Mon- Fri with call Compensation: $140 an hour Position Overview: Inpatient responsibilities: Yes - rounding on post-op patients, inpatient/ED consults, OR Telehealth: NO. Job Responsibilities: Clinical, Surgical and Trauma/Orthopedic Call Number of Physicians: 4 Physicians as of July 2025 with Locum call coverage Number of Advanced Practice Providers:  Nursing Support: 1 nurse/provider, 3 cast techs/7 providers Ancillary Staff per Provider: 3 Reception/7 providers, 2 Surgery Schedulers/7 providers Number of Exam Rooms per Provider: 2 exam rooms and 3 cast rooms Medical Imaging: YES. Lab: YES. Pharmacy: YES. Average Daily Hospital Practice Census: Mainly consults, current avg hospital daily census 160 pts/day Appointment Length: 10-30 mins depending on new consult, recheck, post-op, or procedure Demographics: Hub Hospital, Serve 16 surrounding counties, Population 200,000+ EMR: GE Centricity for clinic. EPIC for hospital.  Teaching Opportunity: IM and FM residency. PA student rotation. Facility will accept new grads.  Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 days Procedures offered in the practice: Total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement.  Hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot surgical procedures. Trauma injuries, fracture care, sports medicine, and other disorders.