Neurosurgery | Physician

Locum Tenens Neurosurgeon Job in Eureka, California | Inpatient & Outpatient Neurosurgery Coverage

Join a dynamic neurosurgery team in Eureka, California, and practice in a scenic Northern California coastal community with access to the redwoods, fresh ocean air, and an exceptional quality of life. This locum tenens neurosurgery physician job offers inpatient and outpatient coverage, clinic support, and call responsibilities in a collaborative environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a board-certified neurosurgeon or board-eligible physician with recent hospital-based clinical experience who enjoys a varied adult neurosurgery practice, complex spine cases, and meaningful patient care.

Job Details

• Specialty: Neurosurgery
• Position Type: Locum Tenens Physician / Locum Tenens Neurosurgeon
• Location: Eureka, California 95501
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $10,550 - $11,300
• Coverage Type: Inpatient and outpatient neurosurgery
• Schedule Type: Clinic and call coverage
• Shift Times: Weekday clinic from 8:30am-5:00pm; night call from 5:00pm-8:30am; weekend 24-hour call coverage
• Dates of Need: 11/21/2026 onward, with specific coverage blocks requested
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 90 days
• Patient Encounters Per Shift: About 5

Neurosurgery Job Requirements

• Board Certified in Neurosurgery required; Board Eligible may be considered if within 3-5 years of residency
• Active physician license required
• DEA certification required
• At least 2 years of current hospital clinical activity in neurosurgery
• FLURO certification required; temporary FLURO may be acceptable
• Ability to provide 100 relevant cases from the past 24 months during privileging
• Updated CV with all hospital affiliations must be submitted
• Gaps greater than 3 months must be explained
• Experience with complex spine surgery cases strongly preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent clinical experience required if not otherwise specified by privileging requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide general neurosurgical care for adult patients in both clinic and call settings
• Manage inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical consultations and follow-up care
• Evaluate and treat trauma-related neurosurgical cases
• Perform spinal surgery with instrumentation and without instrumentation across cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions
• Place ICP monitors as clinically indicated
• Manage complex neurosurgical cases that may include tumors and VP shunt procedures when appropriate
• Participate in weekday clinic coverage, weeknight beeper call, and weekend call coverage
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting a busy neurosurgery practice in Eureka, CA

Why This Locum Tenens Neurosurgery Opportunity?

• Competitive locum tenens physician compensation
• Beautiful Northern California coastal location
• Balanced mix of clinic, inpatient, and call coverage
• Supportive environment for experienced neurosurgeons

Apply now to join this locum tenens neurosurgery job in Eureka, California, and bring your expertise to a collaborative healthcare team.

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.