Job Description

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Neurosurgery
Location: Eureka, CA
Employer: VieMed Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Neurological Surgery Locum Tenens Opportunity in Eureka, CA

Join a leading facility in Eureka, California, offering a rewarding locum position in neurosurgery. Enjoy flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits—all while making a meaningful impact on patient care. This is an excellent chance for Board Certified neurosurgeons to work in a collaborative environment with support throughout your assignment.

Quick Facts:

• Location: Eureka, CA, 95501
• Start Date: 11/21/2026
• End Date: Multiple dates available (11/21/2026 – 12/09/2026, 12/27/2026 – 01/06/2027)
• Shift: Inpatient and Outpatient, Clinic and Call, Weeknight Beeper, 24-Hour Weekend Call
• Hours/Week: Guaranteed 8 hours/day, 9 hours pay eligibility
• Employment Type: Locum
• License/Certs: Active CA License, DEA, Board Certified in Neurosurgery, FLURO certification required
• Experience: 2+ years in clinical practice, complex spine case experience preferred

Pay & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay rate of $1.00 (discussed upon application)
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Medical benefits (W-2), paid sick leave, referral bonuses
• Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements (when applicable)

What You'll Do:

• Provide inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical care
• Manage complex spine cases and perform surgeries as per privileges
• Cover clinic appointments and on-call duties during scheduled shifts
• Respond to emergency neurosurgical needs during night and weekend calls
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

What You Need:

• Active California medical license and DEA authorization
• Board Certified in Neurosurgery (or truly Board Eligible within 3-5 years of residency)
• Fluoroscopy (FLURO) certification
• Minimum 2 years of current hospital clinical activity in neurosurgery
• Ability to perform complex spine surgeries and handle emergent cases

About the Assignment:
This assignment involves both outpatient clinic and inpatient neurosurgical services at a reputable facility in Eureka, California. The provider will be responsible for managing a variety of neurosurgical cases, including complex spine procedures, while adhering to hospital privileging criteria. The schedule includes weekday clinic hours and night/weekend call coverage, providing a balanced work environment.

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Benefits

Licensure -Certification - Travel and other reimbursements when applicable

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Full time, Temporary work, Locum, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work

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