Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in Eureka, CA

Doctor of Medicine | Hospitalist Location: Eureka, CA Employer: Rhino Medical Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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Eureka, California Pediatric Hospitalist Physician Locum Tenens Opportunity
Inpatient neonatal care | Call-only, 24-hour beeper schedule | Neonatal procedures

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking California-licensed hospitalist physicians for a locum tenens opportunity in Eureka, California. This role involves inpatient neonatal care within a pediatric hospital setting, offering a call-only schedule with 24-hour beeper shifts on specified dates, focusing on critical neonatal procedures and clinical management.

Opportunity Highlights

• Hospitalist physician locum tenens role
• Call-only, 24-hour beeper shifts
• June 25–29, July 2–7, July 23–27, July 30–August 1
• Neonatal airway management including intubation
• UVC/UAC placement and lumbar puncture
• EKG interpretation
• Neonatal ventilator management (preferred)
• Neonatal chest tube insertion (preferred)

Schedule & Coverage

• Call-only, 24-hour shifts
• Specific dates as listed above
• Shift times: 6am–6am
• Provider to cover assigned shifts on scheduled dates

Practice Environment
This opportunity is based within a pediatric inpatient hospital setting in Eureka, California. Providers will deliver neonatal inpatient care, working alongside nursing and support staff in a structured environment designed for critical neonatal procedures and management.

Clinical Scope

• Neonatal airway management including intubation
• Management of neonatal air leak/pneumothorax including needle decompression
• Emergent UVC placement in delivery room
• UVC/UAC placement
• Lumbar puncture
• EKG interpretation
• Ventilator management (preferred)
• Chest tube insertion in neonates (preferred)

Candidate Requirements

• Active California medical license
• DEA registration
• Board Certified or Board Eligible within 3–5 years of residency
• NRP certification
• Current CV with hospital affiliations and case logs (including surgical specialties where applicable)
• Hospital privileges require 2 years of current clinical activity in the specialty; gaps over 3 months must be explained

Why Physicians Move on This
This assignment offers the schedule flexibility, clinical scope, and operational stability sought in a short-term neonatal hospitalist role. Providers benefit from a call-only schedule, structured clinical responsibilities, and the opportunity to deliver critical neonatal care in a supportive pediatric hospital environment.

About Eureka, California
Located along the Northern California coast, Eureka offers scenic coastal views, a vibrant arts community, and access to outdoor recreation. The region features a relaxed lifestyle, affordable living, and proximity to national parks and rugged coastline, making it an ideal setting for clinicians seeking a quiet yet engaging environment.

Why Providers Choose Rhino Medical

• Concierge credentialing and onboarding support
• Dedicated recruiter communication
• Transparent partnership approach
• Long-term relationship focus
• Ongoing scheduling opportunities

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About Rhino Medical

At Rhino Medical Services, we don’t just staff locums—we fuel a mission to solve America’s healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment—who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam—“I will either find a way or make one”—we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won’t find fluff here—just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.

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