LocumJobsOnline is working with Greenstaff Medical to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in California!
Pay Information
$215 to $250 per hour
About The Position
Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician
Location : Fortuna & Eureka, California
Start : 01 / 01 / 2026 - ongoing
Rate : $250 / hr (1099)
Shift Structure : 8-hour night shifts; overtime applicable after 12 hours
Contact AJ van Wyk at Greenstaff Medical on : (469) 513-1260 or click the APPLY button below
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Job Requirements
- Active California Medical License (unrestricted)
Board Certification or Eligibility (within 5 years) in Emergency Medicine
Accepted Boards : ABEM or AOBEM onlyNot Accepted : ABIM or ABFMCertifications : ACLS & BLS (current)Clinical Experience : Minimum 2 years of recent hospital-based practice in Emergency MedicineDocumentations
Explanation for any clinical gaps exceeding 3 monthsCurrent case logs required for surgical specialtiesScope of Practice
You will be expected to coordinate and respond to emergent cases involving the following specialties and services. While direct procedural involvement may vary, familiarity and collaborative readiness with each department is essential :
Anesthesia : Rapid airway management, sedation protocols, and perioperative stabilizationCardio-Thoracic Surgery : Initial assessment and stabilization of thoracic trauma, cardiac emergencies, and post-op complicationsCatheterization Lab : Triage and transfer of STEMI / NSTEMI patients; familiarity with cath lab protocolsGeneral Surgery : Evaluation and coordination for acute abdomen, trauma, and surgical consultsLaboratory : Interpretation of critical labs, coordination for STAT testing, and blood product managementNeurosurgery : Initial management of head trauma, stroke alerts, and spinal emergenciesOR Response Time : Timely coordination with surgical teams for emergent operative casesOrthopedic Surgery : Management of fractures, dislocations, and musculoskeletal traumaRadiology : Ordering and interpreting emergent imaging; coordination for interventional radiology when neededVascular Surgery : Recognition and stabilization of vascular emergencies including aneurysms, ischemia, and hemorrhageBenefits
Travel & Reimbursement Policy
Please note the following deviations from standard travel reimbursement :
Not Reimbursed :
Mileage or ride share from provider’s home to departing airport and returnReimbursed :
Airport parking at departing airport (if driving)Ride share / taxi from destination airport to lodging and hospital / clinicRental car insurance (must be pre-approved prior to booking)Contact AJ van Wyk at Greenstaff Medical on : (469) 513-1260 or click the APPLY button below
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