Neurosurgeon
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Job Description
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Neurosurgery
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Eureka, CA 95501
- Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: Nov 21, 2026 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8:30a – 5p
- Call Schedule: Mon – Fri, 5p – 8:30a | Weekends: 24hr call
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Response Time: 20-30 mins
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
Coverage Dates
- Nov 21 – Dec 09, 2026
- Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 06, 2027
Patient Information
- Patient Population: Adults
- Average Daily Volume: 5
% of Practice: 60% OP, 40& IP
Facility Information
- Trauma Level: III
- ICU Beds: 12
- Exam Room: 1
- EMR System: Epic
- Physician in Practice: 1
- Support Staff: 1 APP, MA
Privileges & Compliance
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Required Procedures
Required
- General Neurosurgery
- Spinal surgery with & w/o instrumentation
- Placement of ICP monitors
Job Requirements
- Board: BC/BE (Board Eligible within 3-5 years considered)
- Licenses: Licensed in CA
- DEA: Yes
- Certifications: FLURO
Experience
Minimum 2 years of current hospital clinical activity in Neurosurgery; 100 cases in past 24 months.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive neurosurgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Perform spinal surgeries with and without instrumentation, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar procedures.
- Manage trauma and emergency neurosurgical cases, including placement of ICP monitors.
- Participate in weekday night call and 24-hour weekend call coverage as scheduled.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and support staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive neurosurgical care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including the performance of spinal surgeries. Manage trauma and emergency cases while participating in a structured weekday and weekend call schedule.
Requirements
Requires a CA license, DEA, and BC/BE status with at least 2 years of current hospital clinical activity. Candidates must have performed at least 100 cases in the past 24 months and possess Fluro certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
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The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Eureka
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $430k
- Typical market rent
- $1,654/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.