Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens | California

Updated 3/24/26
California, California, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment 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: 6/1/2026 - 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. Seeking 1–3 board-certified or board-eligible providers within five years, ABEM/ABOEM certified, with an active California medical license to work night shifts only, as day-only availability will not be considered. Guaranteed hours are 8 per shift, with overtime applying after 12 hours, however, OT must be pre-approved by the medical director and is not typically expected. Candidates must have at least two years of current hospital clinical activity in their specialty, explaining any gaps over three months. Surgical specialists should include their current case logs. The average patient volume is approximately 110 patients per 24-hour period.
  • White-glove licensing and credentialing assistance
  • Rf: 50643

Job Responsibilities

* Provide night shift coverage for patients in the hospital setting
* Manage an average patient volume of approximately 110 patients per 24-hour period
* Deliver high-quality care across all relevant specialties for hospital-based services
* Ensure proper documentation and adherence to hospital protocols
* Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care

Qualifications

* MD or DO, board-certified or board-eligible within five years in Emergency Medicine or relevant specialty
* ABEM or ABOEM certified (ABIM/ABFM not accepted)
* Active California medical license required
* Minimum of two years of current hospital clinical activity in the specialty
* Any gaps over three months must be explained; surgical specialties must include current case logs

Working Hours

* Night shift coverage only; day shifts will not be considered
* Guaranteed 8-hour shifts
* Overtime applies after 12 hours, subject to pre-approval by the medical director

Skills

* Strong clinical judgment and independent decision-making in high-volume hospital settings
* Ability to manage a large patient load efficiently
* Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
* Proficiency in hospital documentation and protocols
* Flexibility and reliability for consistent night shift coverage
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Hiring Organization

Orchard, Inc.

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Hiring Organization

Orchard, Inc.