Job Description
Join an esteemed hospital setting as a locum tenens physician specializing in Critical Care, providing essential coverage in the Intensive Care Unit. This opportunity involves managing critical cases in a Level 3 Trauma environment in Eureka, CA. The role requires commitment to seven shifts a month from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, offering a chance to impact patient lives positively through your specialized care.

Key Details
– Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
– Setting: Hospital / Intensive Care Unit
– Start Date: July 1, 2026 – Ongoing
– Schedule: 7 shifts per month, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
– Patient Population: Adult
– Location: Eureka, CA
– Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits
– Weekly direct deposit
– Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
– Supportive credentialing assistance
– Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
– Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities
– Provide care for patients with critical conditions in the ICU.
– Manage ventilation, including invasive and non-invasive techniques.
– Evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure issues.
– Perform and oversee diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in line with patient care standards.

Qualifications
– Active CA License and CA DEA
– Board Certified or Board Eligible within 3-5 years of residency
– BLS and ACLS certifications
– Proven experience in Critical Care Medicine

Working Hours
– 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with guaranteed 12 hours per shift.

Skills
– Ventilation Management (Required)
– Invasive procedures, such as ETT/NT/Tracheostomy and non-invasive BiPAP/CPAP (Required)
– Preferred skills include bronchoscopy, insertion of central and arterial lines, and managing ICP.

This role awaits a dedicated physician with strong critical care skills, a commitment to patient well-being, and the flexibility to adapt to hospital needs.