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Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens - Clinical Hours Only | Eureka, California
Updated 11/12/25
95837, California, California, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Details & requirements for this opportunity:
- Specialty: Emergency Medicine
- Requirement: Physician (MD/DO)
- Location: California
- Job settings: Inpatient
- Coverage Required: 1/1/2026 - Ongoing
- Schedule: On-site clinical hours only
- Credentialing Timeframe: 90-120 days
- License: An active California state license is required
- EMR: Epic
- Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
- Other details: The facility which is stroke-certified and trauma level 3 is looking for a provider to cover on-site clinical hours only. This emergency medicine opportunity is seeking board-certified or board-eligible providers (within five years) with ABEM or ABEOM certification, as ABIM and ABFM will not be accepted. Providers must hold an active CA license and have at least two years of recent hospital clinical experience in emergency medicine, with any gaps over three months requiring explanation. The position guarantees eight hours per shift, with overtime applying after 12 hours (though it is not expected and must be pre-approved by the medical director). Only providers available for night shifts will be considered, and 1–3 providers are needed based on availability. The average patient volume is approximately 110 in a 24-hour period. Case logs must be included for surgical specialties. Multiple open shifts are available throughout January, with schedules subject to change based on coverage needs.
- White-glove licensing and credentialing assistance
- Rf: 20020
Job Responsibilities
* Work primarily night shifts as required by the facility
* Maintain accurate documentation and patient records
* Collaborate with medical staff and support teams to ensure high-quality patient care
Qualifications
* Board certified or board eligible within five years
* ABEM or ABEOM certification (ABIM and ABFM not accepted)
* Minimum of two years of current hospital clinical experience in emergency medicine
* Gaps over three months must be explained
* Case logs required for surgical specialties
Working Hours
* Night shift availability required
* Multiple open shifts throughout January, subject to change based on staffing needs
Skills
* Ability to manage high patient volume (average 110 patients in 24 hours)
* Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment
* Competence in handling critical and life-threatening cases under pressure
