Locum – Pediatric Hospitalist (24-Hour Call Only - not required to be in-house) | California
Updated 10/28/25
$150.00
– $162.00
hourly
Eureka, California, United States
Physician
Pediatrics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Start Date: February 1, 2026 Coverage Type: Call Only (24-hour call, not required to be in-house) Schedule: 6:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Position Overview
We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pediatric Hospitalist to provide 24-hour call coverage for a low-volume inpatient service. The workload at this site is light, with a small census of well babies and occasional NICU or pediatric patients. This opportunity is ideal for providers who enjoy a manageable caseload while maintaining hands-on neonatal skills.
Average Daily Census:
Position Overview
We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pediatric Hospitalist to provide 24-hour call coverage for a low-volume inpatient service. The workload at this site is light, with a small census of well babies and occasional NICU or pediatric patients. This opportunity is ideal for providers who enjoy a manageable caseload while maintaining hands-on neonatal skills.
Average Daily Census:
- Well Babies: 1–5 (up to 6–7 at times)
- NICU: 0–5 (typically 1–3)
- Pediatrics: 0–1 (usually none)
Job Responsibilities
Neonatal airway management including intubation
Management of neonatal air leak/pneumothorax (needle decompression)
Emergent UVC placement (delivery room)
UVC/UAC placement
Lumbar puncture
EKG interpretation
Preferred:
Ventilator management
Chest tube insertion (neonates)
Note:
Central lines outside of the newborn period are not placed.
Pediatric chest tubes or intubations are generally managed by ED or Anesthesia teams.
Qualifications
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required
PALS – Required
ACLS, BLS, ATLS, ABLS – Not required
Working Hours
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