Orthopedic
NP Jobs in the United States.

Orthopedic NPs work across sports medicine, joint replacement, and spine practices: fracture care, joint injections, pre- and post-operative management, and first-assist duties in the OR for surgical roles. There are currently 41 orthopedic positions listed here.

A national NP certification through AANPCB or ANCC (family or adult-gerontology track per the practice population) plus state APRN licensure. The optional ONP-C credential through the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB) recognizes orthopedic NP practice, and surgical roles require RNFA or first-assist credentialing per hospital policy.

The median posted salary across orthopedic NP listings on NP Hiring that disclose annual pay is $152,078. Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). Pay varies with experience, setting, geography, and employment type. Surgical practices commonly state call stipends and first-assist premiums separately from base pay.

Many do. First-assist roles split the week between clinic panels and OR days. Clinic-only roles focus on new injuries, post-op checks, casting, splinting, and image-guided injections. Listings usually state whether first-assisting is expected, so match the mix to your training.