Locum Tenens - Pediatrician NP/PA
Pediatrics in California pays $194k median — is this one competitive?
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Vitaly Health as a Pediatrician NP/PA – Locum Tenens in Eureka, California, United States.
Requirements
- Board Certified Licensed in California State No Admissions Required BLS Certification Required Fellowship Status Preferred EPIC Preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Vitaly Health in Eureka, California, United States.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum Tenens - Pediatrician NP/PA at Vitaly Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Pediatrics nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Pediatrics position at Vitaly Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Eureka, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Malpractice Coverage, Expense Coverage, Flexible Start Date. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Pediatrics nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
About Vitaly Health
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
2mo ago
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