Pediatric Hospitalist

Job Description

Job Quick Facts :

• Specialty : Pediatric Hospitalist
• Job Type : Locum Tenens
• Facility Location : Eureka, CA
• Service Setting : Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage : Supplemental
• Coverage Period : Dec 21, 2025 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type : Call Only
• Shifts needed to be filled :
• Dec 21-28
• Call Schedule : Mon-Sun; 24-hr call; 6a-6a
• Call Type : Beeper
• Call Response Time : 20-30 mins
• Patients per day :
• Well Babies : 1-7
• NICU : 0-5 (usually 1-3 babies)
• Peds : 0-1 (usually zero)
• Support Staff : RNs
• Required Procedures :
• Intubation (ETT / NT) : newborn & peds
• Central line, UVC, Needle pneumothorax (Decompression) & EKG interpretation
• No central line placement outside the newborn period (UVC & UAC are technically central lines but only for neonates)
• Chest tubes, intubations for peds would most likely occur in the ED.
• Neonatal airway mgmt. including intubation
• Mgmt of neonatal air leak / pneumothorax including needle decompression
• Emergent UVC placement (delivery room), UVC / UAC placement, Lumbar puncture & EKG interpretation
• PREFERRED : Ventilator mgmt. & Chest tube insertion (neonates)
• EMR : Epic
• Temporary Privileges available : Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements :