A Locums Orthopedic Surgeon Is Needed in Nebraska
Hiring bonus: up to $1,000 — CompHealth pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- CompHealth
- Location
- Kearney, NE
- Job type
- Physician
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Jul 22, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (Nebraska)
- $140
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $5,586
- Median yearly
- $290,472
CompHealth doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in Nebraska pay a median of $140/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.
Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in Nebraska right now
- 23 open Physician jobs in Nebraska from 3 agencies, 7 of them in Kearney.
- Typical Physician pay in Nebraska: $140/hour ($290,472/year, BLS).
Job description
Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings. CompHealth goes far beyond a job board, providing you with expert guidance tailored to your specific needs and phase of your career.
- 24-hour call coverage -- 7 am to 7 am shifts
- 1 - 2 patients per day
- Fracture care cases
- Hospitalists handle patient admissions
- General orthopedics -- fracture care skills required
- Hospital privileges required
- We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly
- We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage
- We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
- Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry
- Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail
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