32 Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens Jobs in California
Start: ASAP
Type: Permanent
Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine - $280 to $340 per hour in California - Whether you are searching for a position in your area or in another state, we have professionals to help you achieve your goals through our relationships with facilities nationwide - in rural settings, small cities, and major metropolitan areas. Your CompHealth recruiter is your coach who will find the best fit for you and help highlight your strengths during the interview process. Contact Kaylee Petrosino at or (954) 837-2662 to learn more about this opportunity. * 80 clinical hours biweekly with administrative time * Ultrasound Emergency Medicine fellowship training required * Large patient census with diverse emergency cases * Award-winning hospital recognized by Healthgrades and Leapfrog * Academic affiliation with mentoring opportunities * Full-service hospital with advanced specialties * Board-certified or board-eligible candidates welcome * DEA license required * Our services are free for you * We help negotiate your salary and contract * We coordinate interviews and help with licenses * Specialized recruiters match your career preferences * Experienced support teams take care of every detail Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Rates shown are all-inclusive and combine an hourly base pay with other potential earnings like overtime, call, and holiday pay. Please contact your consultant for details.
Start: ASAP
Type: Locum Tenens
Shift: 3 x 12 hours
Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Emergency Medicine - $75 to $121 per hour in Oroville, CA - Interested in this assignment? Or maybe you still have not found what you are looking for? Contact one of our specialty-specific recruiters to get access to our vast network of open jobs, including some jobs that never get posted. CompHealth will handle all the details like housing and credentialing for you, and our services are always free to you. * Per diem, as needed -- nights, 7 pm - 7 am * 15 - 25 patients per 12-hour shift * Hospital setting * Scribe support provided * Provider in Triage (PIT) role -- less procedure focused * Suturing, I&D, pelvic exams experience preferred * Pediatric to geriatric patient population * Open to new grads seeking immediate placement * We provide complimentary housing and travel * We arrange and cover costs for licensing and malpractice * We simplify the credentialing and privileging process * Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(K) plan * Your personal recruiter handles every detail, 24/7 Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Rates shown are all-inclusive and combine an hourly base pay with other potential earnings like overtime, call, and holiday pay. Please contact your consultant for details.
Start: ASAP
Type: Locum Tenens
Shift: 3 x 12 hours
Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Emergency Medicine - $75 to $121 per hour in Oroville, CA - Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings. CompHealth goes far beyond a job board, providing you with expert guidance tailored to your specific needs and phase of your career. * Per diem, as needed coverage with 7p-7a shifts * 15-25 patients per 12 hour shift * Hospital setting * Scribe support available * Suturing, I&D, pelvic exams required * Provider in Triage (PIT) role - less procedure focused * We provide complimentary housing and travel * We arrange and cover costs for licensing and malpractice * We simplify the credentialing and privileging process * Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(K) plan * Your personal recruiter handles every detail, 24/7 Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Rates shown are all-inclusive and combine an hourly base pay with other potential earnings like overtime, call, and holiday pay. Please contact your consultant for details.
Start: ASAP
Type: Permanent
Shift: 4 x 10 hours
Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine - $229 to $239 per hour in Martinez, CA - Come practice in Martinez, a city and the county seat of Contra Costa County, California, in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located on the southern shore of the Carquinez Strait. As industry leaders and Joint Commission Certified, CompHealth applies over 40 years of tenured experience to your unique situation, preferences, and goals. Contact Lisa Goldstein at or (954) 837-2674 to learn more about this opportunity. * Mix of 8, 9, and 10-hour shifts for work-life balance * Only 130 clinical hours monthly out of 160 paid hours * Lower acuity patient population - great for experienced physicians * Mid-day shifts staffed with up to 5 physicians * Academic affiliation with family practice residents * Board-certified EM or experienced family practice physicians welcome * Robust benefits package included * Hospital-employed position with administrative time * Our services are free for you * We help negotiate your salary and contract * We coordinate interviews and help with licenses * Specialized recruiters match your career preferences * Experienced support teams take care of every detail Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Rates shown are all-inclusive and combine an hourly base pay with other potential earnings like overtime, call, and holiday pay. Please contact your consultant for details.
Start: ASAP
Type: Permanent
Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine - $437,000 per year in Eureka, CA - Whether you are searching for a position in your area or in another state, we have professionals to help you achieve your goals through our relationships with facilities nationwide - in rural settings, small cities, and major metropolitan areas. As the premier staffing agency with unmatched capabilities and scale, CompHealth exists to help you achieve more success with less worry. Contact Kaylee Petrosino at or (954) 837-2662 to learn more about this opportunity. * Board-certified or board-eligible emergency medicine physician * Hospital-employed position with competitive benefits * Major trauma center with comprehensive specialty support * Fast Track System for efficient patient flow management * On-site cardiology, neurosurgery, and orthopedic trauma services * Full-service hospital with advanced emergency department * DEA license required for this position * Located in Northern California * Our services are free for you * We help negotiate your salary and contract * We coordinate interviews and help with licenses * Specialized recruiters match your career preferences * Experienced support teams take care of every detail Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Rates shown are all-inclusive and combine an hourly base pay with other potential earnings like overtime, call, and holiday pay. Please contact your consultant for details.
Start: ASAP
Type: Permanent
Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine - $270 to $290 per hour in Stockton, CA - CompHealth is assisting a hospital in California with their search for an emergency medicine ultrasound core faculty member. In addition to teaching residents, you will work 80 clinical hours per month and have administrative responsibilities. Candidates must be ultrasound EM fellowship trained, but they will consider candidates who are completing their fellowship. In addition to the compensation. You will also be offered medical benefits, life insurance/disability, retirement plan, and paid malpractice insurance. CompHealth is a national leader in healthcare staffing, serving providers in more than 100 specialties. With available positions in all fifty states, we can help you find an opportunity in the area and type of facility that best fits your needs. Call Placing Manager Julian Jaramillo at 954.837.2673 or email your CV to All inquiries are confidential. Refer to job number 2715424. * Employed or S corporation stock options available * Earn up to $290 per hour * Comprehensive benefits package * Malpractice coverage * EM ultrasound core faculty position * Will be teaching residents * Clinical and administrative work * Must be ultrasound EM fellowship trained * Our services are free for you * We help negotiate your salary and contract * We coordinate interviews and help with licenses * Specialized recruiters match your career preferences * Experienced support teams take care of every detail Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Rates shown are all-inclusive and combine an hourly base pay with other potential earnings like overtime, call, and holiday pay. Please contact your consultant for details.
Start: ASAP
Type: Locum Tenens
Shift: 4 x 10 hours
Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Emergency Medicine - $75 to $121 per hour in Eureka, CA - Get in touch with a Weatherby consultant today to learn more about this and other opportunities available now. * 11 am - 9 pm shifts -- 10-hour shifts guaranteed * 20 patients per shift * Inpatient hospital setting * ACLS and BLS certifications required * Scheduled clinical hours only -- no rounding * Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered * Competitive compensation * Paid malpractice insurance * 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant and support team * Covered transportation and housing expenses From $75.00 to $121.00 hourly Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Rates shown are all-inclusive and combine an hourly base pay with other potential earnings like overtime, call, and holiday pay. Please contact your consultant for details.
Start: ASAP
Type: Permanent
Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine - $280 to $340 per hour in California - Whether you are searching for a position in your area or in another state, we have professionals to help you achieve your goals through our relationships with facilities nationwide - in rural settings, small cities, and major metropolitan areas. As the premier staffing agency with unmatched capabilities and scale, CompHealth exists to help you achieve more success with less worry. Contact Kaylee Petrosino at or (954) 837-2662 to learn more about this opportunity. * SIM Emergency Medicine fellowship training required * 80 clinical hours biweekly plus administrative time * Access to state-of-the-art simulation lab * Academic medical center with residency program * Highest retention rate of residents transitioning to staff * Award-winning medical center serving Central Valley * Mentoring opportunities with residents * Board-certified or board-eligible required * Our services are free for you * We help negotiate your salary and contract * We coordinate interviews and help with licenses * Specialized recruiters match your career preferences * Experienced support teams take care of every detail Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Rates shown are all-inclusive and combine an hourly base pay with other potential earnings like overtime, call, and holiday pay. Please contact your consultant for details.
Start: 10/1/2026
Type: Locum Tenens
Shift: 5 x 8 hours
Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine - $260 to $285 per hour in Fortuna, CA - Aya Locums has an immediate opening for a locum Emergency Medicine job in Fortuna, CA paying $260/hour - $285/hour. Job Details: * Position: Physician * Specialty: Emergency Medicine * Start Date: 10-01-26 * Length: 13 weeks Schedule and Coverage: * Shift Coverage: Scheduled + No Call * Shift Schedule: Standard 5, 8-Hour 13:00 - 23:00 About the Facility: * Facility Type: Float Pool About Locum Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs: This is a generalized description of locum emergency medicine physician job requirements. Specific assignment details may vary based on the facility, patient population and the volume of the emergency department. General Job Responsibilities: * Provide prompt and comprehensive medical care to patients experiencing a wide range of emergencies and acute illnesses in the emergency department. * Conduct thorough patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests. * Diagnose and stabilize patients with life-threatening conditions. * Develop and implement treatment plans for various acute medical and surgical emergencies. * Perform emergency procedures such as suturing, wound care and splinting, as needed. * Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, CT scans) to guide treatment decisions. * Prescribe medications and manage pain effectively. * Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care. * Document patient care accurately and thoroughly in the medical record. * Maintain a calm and professional demeanor in high-pressure situations. Skills: * In-depth knowledge of emergency medicine principles and practices, including diagnosis, treatment, and stabilization of acute illnesses and injuries. * Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Exceptional resource management skills to prioritize care and utilize resources effectively. * Proficiency in performing emergency procedures and resuscitation techniques. * Adaptability and ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple patients simultaneously. * Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. * Physical stamina and endurance to work long shifts in a demanding environment. Minimum Education Requirements: * Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school. * Board certification in emergency, internal or family medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), the American Board of Family Medicine or the AOA. License & Certifications: * Board certification. * Active and unrestricted medical license in California. Experience: * While specific requirements may vary, most locum emergency medicine physician positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience working in an emergency department setting. Additional Notes: * Locum tenens emergency medicine physician positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in hospitals and other healthcare facilities with emergency departments. * These positions can offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing physicians to explore diverse work environments or control their workload. * Some states may have additional practice requirements for locum physicians, so familiarization with the specific state regulations is recommended. With Aya Locums, you get: * Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems in diverse care settings. * Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay. * Dedicated application and assignment support. * In-house credentialing and licensing teams. * Travel and lodging coverage. * Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents. * Malpractice coverage and risk management support. * Aya may provide other benefits where required by applicable law, including but not limited to reimbursements. For all employees and employee applicants, Aya is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer, including Disability/Vets, and welcomes all to apply.
Start: 8/31/2026
Type: Locum Tenens
Shift: 4 x 10 hours
Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine - $285 to $295 per hour in Salinas, CA - Aya Locums has an immediate opening for a locum Emergency Medicine job in Salinas, CA paying $285/hour - $295/hour. Job Details: * Position: Physician * Specialty: Emergency Medicine * Start Date: 08-31-26 * Length: 26 weeks Schedule and Coverage: * Shift Coverage: Scheduled + No Call * Shift Schedule: Standard 4, 10-Hour 07:00 - 17:00 About the Facility: * Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital About Locum Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs: This is a generalized description of locum emergency medicine physician job requirements. Specific assignment details may vary based on the facility, patient population and the volume of the emergency department. General Job Responsibilities: * Provide prompt and comprehensive medical care to patients experiencing a wide range of emergencies and acute illnesses in the emergency department. * Conduct thorough patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests. * Diagnose and stabilize patients with life-threatening conditions. * Develop and implement treatment plans for various acute medical and surgical emergencies. * Perform emergency procedures such as suturing, wound care and splinting, as needed. * Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, CT scans) to guide treatment decisions. * Prescribe medications and manage pain effectively. * Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care. * Document patient care accurately and thoroughly in the medical record. * Maintain a calm and professional demeanor in high-pressure situations. Skills: * In-depth knowledge of emergency medicine principles and practices, including diagnosis, treatment, and stabilization of acute illnesses and injuries. * Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Exceptional resource management skills to prioritize care and utilize resources effectively. * Proficiency in performing emergency procedures and resuscitation techniques. * Adaptability and ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple patients simultaneously. * Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. * Physical stamina and endurance to work long shifts in a demanding environment. Minimum Education Requirements: * Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school. * Board certification in emergency, internal or family medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), the American Board of Family Medicine or the AOA. License & Certifications: * Board certification. * Active and unrestricted medical license in California. Experience: * While specific requirements may vary, most locum emergency medicine physician positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience working in an emergency department setting. Additional Notes: * Locum tenens emergency medicine physician positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in hospitals and other healthcare facilities with emergency departments. * These positions can offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing physicians to explore diverse work environments or control their workload. * Some states may have additional practice requirements for locum physicians, so familiarization with the specific state regulations is recommended. With Aya Locums, you get: * Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems in diverse care settings. * Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay. * Dedicated application and assignment support. * In-house credentialing and licensing teams. * Travel and lodging coverage. * Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents. * Malpractice coverage and risk management support. * Aya may provide other benefits where required by applicable law, including but not limited to reimbursements. For all employees and employee applicants, Aya is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer, including Disability/Vets, and welcomes all to apply.