Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician – Night Shifts | Eureka, CA
Updated 10/24/26
95501, Eureka, California, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Moonlighting
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
We are seeking Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physicians for an urgent locum tenens opportunity at St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, California. This assignment supports a long-term permanent physician search and offers night shift coverage with no call responsibilities.
Providers will work in a busy 32-bed Emergency Department, caring for a diverse patient population while collaborating with an experienced emergency medicine team. The facility utilizes Epic EMR and offers competitive uncapped rates for this urgent need.
Job Responsibilities
Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients.
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic imaging studies.
Coordinate admissions, transfers, and specialty consultations as needed.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and ancillary services.
Document patient encounters accurately using Epic EMR.
Maintain compliance with hospital policies and evidence-based emergency medicine practices.
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered emergency care in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 5 years of residency) in Emergency Medicine.
ABEM or ABEOM certification required.
(ABIM and ABFM certifications will not be accepted.)
Active California medical license.
Current DEA registration.
Clean malpractice and credentialing history required.
Providers with significant malpractice settlements, board actions, restrictions, DUIs, or adverse NPDB findings will not be considered.
Current CV and recent professional references required.
Working Hours
End Date: August 1, 2026
Coverage Type: No Call
Practice Setting: Inpatient Emergency Department
Shift Length: 8–9 hour overnight shifts
Guaranteed Hours: 8 hours per shift
Overtime: Applies after 12 hours (must be pre-approved)
Current Coverage Needs:
July 8: 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
July 12: 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
July 26: 11:00 PM – 8:00 AM
July 28: 11:00 PM – 8:00 AM
July 31: 11:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Emergency Department Volume: Approximately 110 patient visits per 24 hours
Emergency Department Beds: 32
Hospital Privileges: Not Required
Temporary Privileges: Not Available
Skills
Trauma stabilization.
Airway management and resuscitation.
Emergency procedures.
Critical care management.
Rapid clinical decision-making.
Epic EMR documentation.
Excellent communication and teamwork in high-acuity environments.
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