Locums - Pediatric Hospitalist - 24-Hour Beeper Call - Odessa, TX - Nov–Dec 2026

Opportunity Overview:

A hospital in Odessa, Texas is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for temporary coverage due to a scheduling need. This is an inpatient, 24-hour beeper call opportunity with coverage needed from November 21 through December 1, 2026.

The facility is looking for one provider who can cover all requested shifts during the assignment.

Location: Odessa, Texas
Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist
Practice Setting: Inpatient
Assignment Type: Locum Tenens – Call Only
Coverage Dates: November 21, 2026 – December 1, 2026
Number of Providers Needed: 1

Schedule & Call:

• Coverage Type: Inpatient
• Schedule: Call only
• Call Type: 24-hour beeper call
• Call Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 AM
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
• Coverage Dates: 11/21/2026 – 12/01/2026

Clinical Details:

• Patient Volume: Approximately 21 patients per shift
• Practice Setting: Inpatient
• EMR: Cerner
• Hospital Stroke Certified: Yes
• APP Supervision: Not required
• Resident/Teaching Supervision: Not required
• Hospital/Surgery Center Privileges: Not required
• Temporary Privileges: Not available
• HFNC experience: Preferred, but not required

Requirements:

• Pediatric Residency: Required
• Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Board Certification Level: Eligible accepted
• Texas License: Active Texas license required
• DEA: Required
• ACLS: Required
• BLS: Required
• PALS: Required
• NRP: Required

Credentialing:

• Estimated credentialing timeframe: Approximately 60 days
• Active Texas medical license required
• Provider must meet all facility credentialing requirements
• Malpractice insurance provided by the vendor

Additional Information:

• Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need
• Provider Type: Physician
• Locum Call: Both
• Call Coverage: Beeper
• Providers Requested: 1
• Multiple Providers Accepted: No
• Travel/Lodging: Available per assignment terms

Why Consider This Opportunity:

• Short-term locum tenens assignment in Odessa, TX
• 24-hour beeper call schedule
• No required admissions
• No APP supervision
• No teaching responsibility
• Cerner EMR
• HFNC experience preferred but not mandatory
• Malpractice coverage provided