Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Eureka, CA

Job Quick Facts: Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist Job Type: Locum Tenens Facility Location: Eureka, CA Service Setting: Inpatient Reason For Coverage: Supplemental Coverage Period: Dec 21, 2025 - Ongoing Coverage Type: Call Only Shifts needed to be filled: - Dec 21-28 Call Schedule: Mon-Sun; 24-hr call; 6a-6a Call Type: Beeper Call Response Time: 20-30 mins Patients per day: - Well Babies: 1-7 - NICU: 0-5 (usually 1-3 babies) - Peds: 0-1 (usually zero) Support Staff: RNs Required Procedures: - Intubation (ETT/NT): newborn & peds - Central line, UVC, Needle pneumothorax (Decompression) & EKG interpretation - No central line placement outside the newborn period (UVC & UAC are technically central lines but only for neonates) - Chest tubes, intubations for peds would most likely occur in the ED. - Neonatal airway mgmt. including intubation - Mgmt of neonatal air leak/pneumothorax including needle decompression - Emergent UVC placement (delivery room), UVC/UAC placement, Lumbar puncture & EKG interpretation - PREFERRED: Ventilator mgmt. & Chest tube insertion (neonates) EMR: Epic Temporary Privileges available: Yes Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered Requirements: Active CA License BC/BE (within 3-5 yrs post residency) PALS, NRP Clean record At least 2 yrs of current hospital clinical activity.

Location: Eureka, California, US

Posted Date: 11/21/2025