Pediatric Hospitalist Physician Locum Tenens Jobs – Eureka, California

Urgent California pediatric physician opportunity for a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician providing inpatient pediatric hospital medicine and neonatal care in Eureka. Join a focused team for locum tenens coverage that is approximately 80% NICU and 20% pediatrics, caring for newborns and pediatric patients, including NICU patients down to 32 weeks and newborn resuscitation cases. Eureka offers an inspiring North Coast setting with access to breathtaking redwood forests, scenic coastline, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Locum Tenens Job Details

• Opportunity Type: Pediatric hospitalist locum tenens assignment
• Location: Eureka, California
• Coverage Dates: October 16, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. through October 19, 2026, at 6:00 a.m.
• Coverage Setting: Inpatient pediatric hospital medicine and NICU
• Schedule: 24-hour beeper call with call-back as needed
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day designation in the staffing profile
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $8,610-$9,230
• Openings: 1

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent pediatric hospitalist or neonatal-perinatal medicine experience
• Active California physician license
• Active DEA registration
• Board certified or board eligible within 3-5 years of residency
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• Eligibility for temporary privileges and credentialing based on a clear professional record
• Current CV, completed application, recent relevant activity history, and responsive professional references
• Clinical experience with neonatal airway management, including newborn intubation
• Experience with neonatal ventilation and management of neonatal air leak or pneumothorax
• Experience with emergent UVC placement; UAC placement, lumbar puncture, EKG interpretation, and needle decompression experience preferred

Pediatric Hospitalist Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour inpatient beeper call coverage for pediatric and neonatal patients
• Evaluate and manage newborns, NICU patients, and pediatric inpatients
• Care for premature infants, including patients at 32 weeks gestation and older
• Perform newborn resuscitation and manage neonatal airway emergencies
• Perform neonatal intubation and support invasive ventilation management
• Recognize and treat neonatal air leak and pneumothorax, including needle decompression when clinically indicated
• Place emergent umbilical venous catheters and, when needed, umbilical arterial catheters
• Perform and interpret diagnostic procedures including lumbar punctures and EKGs
• Collaborate with emergency, anesthesia, nursing, and other specialty teams to deliver timely, comprehensive inpatient pediatric and neonatal care

Apply now for this urgent Pediatric Hospitalist Physician locum tenens opportunity in Eureka, California, and join a collaborative healthcare team on the North Coast.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.