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Posted July 28, 2026

Lucrative Orthopedic Surgery Locums in Kearney, NE

WhiteCoat Locums
Kearney, NE, US Full Time
299USD - 300USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

Orthopedic Surgeon


Assignment Details

• Location: Kearney, Nebraska

• Practice Setting: Inpatient / Emergency Department

• Coverage: 24/7 Call Coverage

• Reason for Coverage: Lack of available orthopedic surgeons to complete the call schedule


Compensation: Orientation - $185/hr, 24 Hour On Call - $2,730 per 24 hours,

Holiday 24 Hour On Call - $4,090 per 24 hours, Call Back - $370/hr,

Holiday Call Back - $555/hr.


Schedule

• August 10–16 (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)

• September 21–27 (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)

• October 12–18 (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)

• November 16–22 (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)

• December 7–13 (7:00 AM–7:00 AM)


Clinical Details

• Level II Trauma Center

• Orthopedic trauma call

• Surgical cases as needed

• General orthopedic care

• Fracture care

• Patient Volume: Approximately 1–2 patients per day

• Hospitalists manage admissions

• EMR: Epic

• Support Staff: Emergency Department and Operating Room teams


Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

• Completion of an Orthopedic Surgery Residency

• Active Nebraska medical license (required) or IMLC

• DEA required

• ATLS highly preferred

• Clean malpractice history preferred

• Case logs required at the time of presentation

• Availability required at the time of name clear


Credentialing

• Approximately 30–60 days


Additional Information

• No office/clinic responsibilities

• Coverage is call only with surgical cases as needed

• No credentialing with other facilities required



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