Neurosurgeon

adelphimedicalstaffing; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 344,000 - 482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Malpractice insurance provided

Job summary

adelphimedicalstaffing is seeking a board-eligible/board-certified neurosurgeon for a locum tenens assignment in Eureka, California. The position covers inpatient and outpatient neurosurgery with call responsibilities at a level III trauma facility. EPIC EMR is used, and privileges along with malpractice coverage are handled by the agency.

Coverage starts Nov 21, 2026 and continues ongoing. Schedule is Mon–Fri, 8:30a–5p, with 24‑hour weekend call and beeper response within 20–30 minutes.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified neurosurgeon in the US.
• CA medical license in good standing.
• Active DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neurosurgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Perform spinal surgeries with instrumentation and without instrumentation (cervical, thoracic, lumbar).
• Manage trauma and emergency neurosurgical cases.
• Participate in weekday night call and 24-hour weekend call coverage.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Spine surgery

Trauma care

ICP monitoring

Inpatient care

Education

Board-eligible/Board-certified in Neurosurgery

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

• 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: MAs: yes, PA/NPs: 1

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• General Neurosurgery
• Adult Trauma
• Spinal surgery with instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
• Spinal surgery w/o instrumentation (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
• Placement of ICP monitors
• Preferred: Tumors VP shunt Application of ext. traction

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.