Hospitalist | Physician

Pediatric Hospitalist - Locum Tenens (Per Diem) – Eureka, CA (95501)

Per diem Pediatric Hospitalist (Locum Tenens) opportunity in Eureka, CA — inpatient pediatrics and neonatal coverage. Join a dedicated team providing pediatric hospitalist and neonatal care in beautiful Northern California.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $4,840 – $5,190
• Location: Eureka, CA (95501) — Humboldt County, Northern California
• Employment Type: Locum tenens / Per diem Pediatric Hospitalist
• Specialty: Pediatrics / Inpatient Hospitalist / Neonatal care
• Shift: 24-hour call (6am–6am), not required to be in-house
• Start Date: May 7, 2026
• Urgent Dates: May 7–11, May 21–25, June 4–15, June 19–21
• Duration: Ongoing per diem coverage

Job Requirements

• Active California medical license (required)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics (within 3–5 years of residency acceptable)
• Minimum 2 years of current hospital clinical activity in pediatrics (inpatient pediatric hospitalist or neonatal experience preferred)
• Current certifications: NRP, ACLS, PALS, BLS
• Ability to provide an updated CV with all hospital affiliations and references
• Clean professional record (no malpractice claims or NPDB issues)
• DEA registration if required by facility privileging

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric hospitalist coverage via 24-hour call shifts as a locum tenens clinician
• Deliver inpatient pediatric and neonatal care, including neonatal airway management and intubation
• Manage neonatal air leak/pneumothorax, including needle decompression when indicated
• Perform emergent UVC placement in the delivery room and UVC/UAC placement for neonates
• Conduct lumbar puncture and EKG interpretation as needed for inpatient pediatrics
• Preferred clinical skills: ventilator management, neonatal chest tube insertion, arterial line placement, x-ray interpretation, and suturing minor lacerations
• Collaborate with emergency department (ED), anesthesia, NICU, and multidisciplinary teams for advanced procedures and transfers
• Document care and communicate effectively with families and hospital staff to ensure high-quality pediatric inpatient care

Apply now for this per diem Pediatric Hospitalist locum tenens role in Eureka, CA. Submit your CV, current licensure, and availability to join our healthcare team today and provide impactful inpatient pediatric and neonatal care in a supportive hospital environment.

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.