Locum tenens role
PA - Surgery-First Assist - Downey, California
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Assignment snapshot
Organization
Kaiser Downey Medical Center
Location
Downey, California
Specialty
Surgery-First Assist
Shift
Days
Employment type
Contract
Posted date
Jun 22, 2026
Start date
Sep 14, 2026
Start timing
Later start
Duration
13 weeks
Openings
1
Job details
Full assignment description
Orthopedic Spine Surgery NP/PA | Southern, CA
- 4x10 Schedule | Every Other Weekend
- October–March | Extension Possible
Highlights
- Dedicated Spine First Assist Role
- Complex Spine Surgery Program
- ACDF, TLIF, PLIF, ALIF, XLIF
- Deformity, Revision & Trauma Cases
- Robotics & Navigation Exposure
- EPIC EMR
Requirements
- Spine Surgery First Assist Experience
- Strong Fascia Closure Skills
- Board Certified NP or PA
- Active CA License
- BLS & ACLS
- NPs: First Assist Certification Required
Why It's a Fit
Excellent opportunity for experienced surgical APPs seeking a true spine-first-assist position with complex cases, strong operative exposure, and direct collaboration with orthopedic spine surgeons.
Compensation: Compensation details are confirmed with the Ero recruiter and vary by assignment, schedule, facility, and clinician experience.
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