A unique opportunity awaits a Pediatric Hospitalist at a respected healthcare facility in Eureka, CA. The role involves providing high-level care to pediatric patients with a concentrated focus on neonates, making it ideal for those with specific skill sets in neonatal procedures. This position features 24-hour call shifts from November 7, 2025, with a rotation running through major holiday periods. A candidate with a clean file for swift credentialing and NRP certification is preferred for this assignment.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Hospital
- Start Date: November 7, 2025
- Schedule: 24-hour call
- Patient Population: Pediatric
- 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
- Neonatal airway management including intubation
- Emergency UVC placement in the delivery room
- Conducting lumbar punctures and interpreting EKGs
- Ventilator and central line management, preferred but not required
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible within 3-5 years of residency
- Active CA medical license
- PALS certification is required
- Minimum of two years of current hospital clinical activity in pediatrics
Working Hours
- 24-hour call coverage is required with no mandatory in-house presence
Skills
- Proficiency in neonatal intubation and pneumothorax management
- Skill in EKG interpretation and lumbar punctures
- Preferred skills include ventilation management and chest tube insertion
Join a dedicated team where your expertise in pediatric and neonatal care will make a significant impact. This role promises not only a rewarding professional experience but also the chance to work in an environment that values patient-centered care.
