Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Eureka, California

Join our preoperative clinic as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, focusing on pre-op anesthesia consults for surgical patients. This rewarding locum tenens role involves no surgery or OR assistance; instead, it centers on comprehensive patient consultations, risk assessments, and collaboration with the medical director. Enjoy a full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, with guaranteed and overtime pay provisions.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Outpatient Clinic
• Start Date: March 1, 2026
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Eureka, CA
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities

• Perform consults on surgical patients, conducting risk assessments and gathering medical information.
• Write full consult notes for surgery days.
• Report abnormal labs and tests to the medical director.
• Address questions and concerns from clinic RNs and escalate issues to the medical director as needed.

Qualifications

• Active CA DEA and CA license.
• At least 50 clinical services or assessments in an acute care hospital within the last 24 months.
• Two years of current hospital clinical activity.

Working Hours

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Overtime applicable after 8 hours per day

Skills

• Strong communication and consultative skills.
• Ability to efficiently evaluate and summarize patient information.
• Competence in collaborating with medical staff and directing logistical resolutions.

Please note that credentialing can take 90-120 days, so prompt submission of your application is vital. Join us in delivering critical preoperative care in a collaborative clinic environment!