Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Ridgecrest, CA
LocumJobsOnline | Ridgecrest, CA, 93555, USPosted 9 days ago
Description
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a 36-day locum tenens assignment at a hospital in California. This opportunity starts on 08/04/2025 and requires coverage for night shifts from 7 pm to 7 am. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a trauma center, handling a wide range of emergency conditions including chest pain, uncontrolled bleeding, severe pain, respiratory distress, and major trauma. The position involves 6 twelve-hour night shifts per month, providing critical emergency care and managing acute medical situations.
Job Details:
Location: California
Facility Type: Hospital
Start Date: 08/04/2025
LOA: 36 days
Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician
Schedule: Night shifts only, 7 pm to 7 am, 6 shifts per month
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
• Provide emergency medical care during night shifts in a trauma center
• Assess and treat patients with various acute conditions, including but not limited to:
- Chest pain or pressure
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Sudden or severe pain
- Coughing or vomiting blood
- Large open wounds
- Changes in mental status
- Sudden changes in vision
- Difficulty in breathing
- Major burns
- Sudden dizziness or weakness
• Perform emergency procedures and interventions as needed
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals
• Manage patient care from admission to discharge or transfer
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records using the Paragon system
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols
Additional Information:
• Must be comfortable working night shifts
• Experience in a trauma center preferred
• California medical license required
• Familiarity with Paragon EHR system is beneficial
• Possibility of assignment extension
Apply now to learn more!
Benefits:
• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
