Physician Location: Fortuna, CA Fortuna is a charming small city nestled in the heart of Humboldt County along the scenic Avenue of the Giants, offering breathtaking redwood forests and stunning Northern California coastal scenery. The area provides a peaceful, nature-rich lifestyle with a tight-knit community feel, making it an exceptional destination for providers seeking a unique and rewarding locum experience. Facility: This community hospital is part of a well-established healthcare network serving the Northern California coastal region. The facility provides inpatient care with a collaborative night team model consisting of a nocturnist, an APP, and a resident, ensuring strong support for overnight providers. Opportunity: Physician – Nocturnist Job Details: • Provide inpatient nocturnist coverage with 7p-7a shifts and 16 patient encounters per shift • ICU is closed; nocturnists do not admit ICU-level patients • Night model includes one nocturnist, one APP, and one resident; APP handles all cross-covers and up to two admissions • Nocturnist assigns admissions to residents, cosigns their plans and notes • Nocturnist must respond in person to rapid responses and code blues • Night average is approximately 10 admissions per shift • Dates of need: 10/20 – 10/25 with an orientation shift on 10/19 • Guaranteed 12 hours per day • Active California medical license required; licensed in CA only • DEA required • Board certified only, or board eligible with 5 years of residency • BLS certification required • Clean file required; providers with large settlements, DUIs/drug issues, restrictions, terminations, or Medical Board actions are not eligible • Current CV, RFA, and 24 months of relevant activity required • References must be on standby to respond immediately • Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60 days • Overtime must be pre-approved by the medical director by end of shift Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included. Physician Job Type Locums Tenens Specialty Nocturnist State Location – Fortuna, CA Description Location: Fortuna, CA Fortuna is a charming small city nestled in the heart of Humboldt County along the scenic Avenue of the Giants, offering breathtaking redwood forests and stunning Northern California coastal scenery. The area provides a peaceful, nature-rich lifestyle with a tight-knit community feel, making it an exceptional destination for providers seeking a unique and rewarding locum experience. Facility: This community hospital is part of a well-established healthcare network serving the Northern California coastal region. The facility provides inpatient care with a collaborative night team model consisting of a nocturnist, an APP, and a resident, ensuring strong support for overnight providers. Opportunity: Physician – Nocturnist Job Details: • Provide inpatient nocturnist coverage with 7p-7a shifts and 16 patient encounters per shift • ICU is closed; nocturnists do not admit ICU-level patients • Night model includes one nocturnist, one APP, and one resident; APP handles all cross-covers and up to two admissions • Nocturnist assigns admissions to residents, cosigns their plans and notes • Nocturnist must respond in person to rapid responses and code blues • Night average is approximately 10 admissions per shift • Dates of need: 10/20 – 10/25 with an orientation shift on 10/19 • Guaranteed 12 hours per day • Active California medical license required; licensed in CA only • DEA required • Board certified only, or board eligible with 5 years of residency • BLS certification required • Clean file required; providers with large settlements, DUIs/drug issues, restrictions, terminations, or Medical Board actions are not eligible • Current CV, RFA, and 24 months of relevant activity required • References must be on standby to respond immediately • Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60 days • Overtime must be pre-approved by the medical director by end of shift Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included. Job ID 64675636 Contact Information 2026-08-24 13:24:35 203-425-1310 [email protected]