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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Neurosurgery - $365 per hour in Eureka, CA

HPA Healthcare
Eureka, CA
$365 per hour
Estimated Pay
Start: ASAP

Description

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Neurosurgery
Location: Eureka, CA
Employer: HPA Healthcare
Pay: $365 per hour
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Position Overview 

A regional referral hospital in Northern California is seeking a Board Certified Neurosurgeon for an ongoing locum tenens assignment beginning November 2026.

This opportunity combines outpatient clinic, inpatient consultation, weekday beeper call, and weekend 24-hour call coverage in a collaborative neurosurgical practice utilizing Epic EMR.

The practice offers an excellent balance of scheduled clinical work and compensated call responsibilities while providing exposure to a broad spectrum of adult neurosurgical pathology, including complex spinal surgery.

This assignment is ideal for physicians seeking premium compensation, flexible scheduling, and long-term locum opportunities in Northern California.

Provider Compensation: Clinic $365/hour, Weekend Call $2,600/day

Provider Pay Ranking: Top 10–15% of comparable California Neurosurgery locum assignments.

Assignment Highlights
  • Ongoing assignment beginning November 21, 2026
  • Clinic plus call
  • Weekday clinic schedule
  • Weeknight beeper call
  • Weekend 24-hour beeper call
  • Level III Trauma Center
  • Epic EMR
  • Adult neurosurgery
  • Complex spine experience required
  • Guaranteed eight paid clinic hours daily
  • Overtime after nine hours worked
  • One PA/NP supporting the practice
  • Expedited scheduling upon credentialing
  • Joint Commission Certified staffing partner
  • NALTO member
  • Provider Pay Ranking: Top 10–15% California Neurosurgery locum opportunity

HPA Healthcare's Benefits

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