Interventional Radiology Locums Opportunity – Grass Valley, CA | Scenic Northern California | Premium Pay

Looking for a high-impact radiology assignment in a beautiful Northern California setting? A General Acute Care Hospital in Grass Valley, California is seeking a Board-Certified Radiologist with strong IR skills for immediate and ongoing coverage.

Enjoy a balanced weekday schedule, comprehensive malpractice coverage, and complimentary travel and lodging — all while working in a supportive, well-equipped hospital environment.

📅 Schedule & Coverage Needs

• Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Dates Needed:

  • April 27 – May 1

  • May 25 – May 29

  • Ongoing coverage, dates to be decided

🏥 Practice Setting

• General Acute Care Hospital (Stroke Certified)

• EMR: Cerner

• Strong onsite Radiology nurses and technologists

• Large Sacramento-based radiology group provides overflow and after-hours reads

• Coverage needed due to recent radiologist resignation

🩺 Scope of Work

Hospital-based coverage including:

• Stroke CTs and acute care imaging (ED & ICU studies)

• Interventional Radiology procedures

• Potential outpatient building coverage (contrasted CT/MRI presence + breast biopsies)

Estimated Daily Volume:

• ~50 studies/day

• 4–6 IR procedures/day (primarily non-complex, percutaneous)

Daily Study Breakdown:

• CT: 12–15

• X-ray: 15–20

• Ultrasound: 8–12

Required Procedural Expertise:

• Lumbar punctures

• Barium studies

• Centesis exams with drain placements

• CT/US-guided biopsies

• Thoracentesis

• Paracentesis

• Nephrostomy tubes

• Intra-abdominal abscess drainage

• Chest tubes

• Suprapubic catheters

• Biopsies (thyroid, lung, and others)

This role requires strong procedural skills and confidence in acute care imaging.

💼 Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive, best-in-market pay rates (discussed upon interest)

• Comprehensive malpractice coverage

• Complimentary travel and lodging

📋 Submission Requirements

• Board Certified

• Active California License

• Residency/Fellowship Training

• BLS & DEA

• CA Fluoroscopy Permit

• Clean malpractice history – Preferred
  

• Self-Query NPDB (dated within 30 days) of presentation

📊 Facility Snapshot

• 12–15 admissions/day

• ED volume: 85–90 patients/day

• Average inpatient/observation census: ~50 (including ICU & OB)

• Case mix: Medical, Surgical, ICU, OB

If you’re an experienced Radiologist comfortable with IR procedures and acute stroke imaging — and you’re seeking a rewarding locums opportunity in scenic Northern California — we’d love to connect and share more details.