Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs – Fortuna, California

Join a high-acuity emergency medicine team as a locum tenens physician in Fortuna, CA, supporting a Level III trauma center.

Position Overview

Join a hospital-based emergency medicine team for a locum tenens physician opportunity in Fortuna, California. This role offers exposure to a broad range of emergency cases in a Level III trauma environment with approximately 110 patients seen during a 24-hour period. Fortuna is a welcoming community on California’s scenic Redwood Coast, providing easy access to the natural beauty of Humboldt County and the nearby coastal city of Eureka.

Emergency Medicine Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Practice Setting: Hospital-only emergency department
• Location: Fortuna, California
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $7,680-$8,230
• Start Date: October 8, 2026
• End Date: October 27, 2026
• Opportunity Length: Approximately 3 weeks
• Openings: 2
• Guaranteed Hours: 8 hours per scheduled day
• Overtime: Applies after 12 hours per day and requires advance approval
• Orientation: Required the day before clinical coverage begins
• Coverage Dates and Times:
  • October 9-11: 11:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m.
  • October 12: 3:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
  • October 22-26: 9:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.
• Clinical Environment: Level III trauma setting with 24-hour access to anesthesia, cardiac catheterization, general surgery, laboratory, neurosurgery, orthopedics, radiology, vascular surgery, and operating room response

Emergency Medicine Physician Requirements

• At least 1 year of emergency medicine experience required
• Active California physician license
• Active DEA registration
• Board certified or board eligible within 3-5 years of residency
• ABEM or ABEOM certification required; ABIM and ABFM certifications are not accepted
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Clean professional record and eligibility for temporary clinical privileges
• Ability to complete credentialing requirements within the requested timeframe

Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting to the emergency department
• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care in a hospital-only setting
• Manage a diverse, high-volume patient population while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Collaborate with specialty and surgical services available for emergency consultation and support
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and coordinate appropriate admissions, transfers, or discharges
• Participate in scheduled overnight and evening coverage according to the outlined dates and times

Apply now for this locum tenens emergency medicine physician opportunity on California’s scenic Redwood Coast.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.