Locum Physician (MD/DO) - General Practice - $9,980 to $10,520 per week in Eureka, CA

Doctor of Medicine | General Practice
Location: Eureka, CA
Employer: GHR Healthcare
Pay: $9,980 to $10,520 per week
Shift Information: Days - 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist - General | Eureka, CA

Locum tenens anesthesiologist opportunity in Eureka, California for a board-certified or board-eligible physician seeking a broad, high-acuity anesthesia practice in Northern California. Join a collaborative anesthesia team and provide inpatient anesthesia care across diverse surgical specialties while enjoying a coastal community lifestyle.

Overview

Join a collaborative anesthesia team in Eureka, California, a scenic Northern California coastal community known for its redwood forests, fresh ocean air, and relaxed lifestyle. This locum tenens anesthesiology opportunity offers a varied and rewarding case mix, giving you the chance to provide high-quality anesthesia care while working alongside experienced clinicians in a dynamic hospital environment.

Job Details

• Position: Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist - General
• Location: Eureka, CA 95501
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $9,980-$10,520
• Start Date: January 1, 2027
• End Date: Ongoing coverage
• Coverage Type: Inpatient anesthesia services
• Schedule Type: Clinic and call
• Call Coverage: Weeknight beeper call and 24-hour weekend beeper call
• Shift Structure: Weekday shifts may vary from 8 to 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 8 per day
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 days
• Schedule Expectation: Night and weekend coverage required
• Case Mix: Broad anesthesia practice with a strong variety of surgical specialties

Job Requirements

• MD or DO with Anesthesiology training
• Active medical license and DEA registration required
• Board certified or truly board eligible in Anesthesiology
• Minimum of 1 year of anesthesia experience required
• Strong experience with general anesthesia for adult and pediatric patients
• Experience with spinal, epidural, and regional anesthesia
• Experience with obstetrical, neurosurgical, thoracic, complex vascular, and complex orthopedic cases
• Comfortable with pain management techniques, post-op epidurals, and extremity blocks
• Proficient in ventilation management and acute volume/blood pressure management
• Skilled in central line and arterial line placement
• Team-oriented and comfortable supporting a shared call schedule

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective anesthesia care across a wide range of surgical cases
• Manage adult, pediatric, obstetrical, neurosurgical, thoracic, vascular, and orthopedic anesthesia needs
• Perform and support spinal, epidural, and regional anesthesia techniques
• Deliver pain management services, including post-operative epidurals and extremity blocks
• Monitor and manage ventilation, hemodynamics, and intraoperative patient stability
• Place central and arterial lines as clinically indicated
• Participate in clinic and call coverage, including nights and weekends
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia colleagues to ensure high-quality patient care
• Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation

Why Consider This California Anesthesiology Job?

• High-demand locum tenens anesthesiology role in Northern California
• Competitive weekly pay for experienced anesthesia physicians
• Broad case variety across adult and pediatric surgery
• Supportive team environment with shared call coverage
• Opportunity to work in a scenic Eureka, California healthcare setting

Apply now to learn more about this locum tenens anesthesiologist job in Eureka, California and join a team committed to delivering excellent anesthesia care.

Benefits

1099 Contract Positions do not include employee benefits.

About GHR

About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company
For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation’s leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm.


We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.


We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.unitedanesthesia.com.


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.