Locums Anesthesiologist – Coastal Northern California | Full-Scope Cases + Flexible Schedule

Job description

Join a well-established anesthesia team at a Level III trauma hospital in a coastal Northern California community, surrounded by redwoods and rugged Pacific shoreline. This long-term locums opportunity starting April 2026 offers a true full-scope anesthesiology practice, a collegial group, and a flexible schedule that still supports meaningful work–life balance.

Position Highlights:
• Inpatient-only anesthesia at a regional referral hospital
• Start: April 1, 2026 | Duration: Ongoing
• Commitment: Minimum 5 shifts per month
• Mix of day, evening, night, and weekend/24-hr beeper call shifts
• Level III trauma center with broad surgical services
• EMR: Epic
• Travel and housing support available within program guidelines

Clinical Scope & Case Mix:
• Adult and pediatric anesthesia
• General, OB, peds, trauma
• Neurosurgical, thoracic, complex vascular and orthopedic cases
• Spinal, epidural, and regional anesthesia
• Post-op epidural and extremity blocks
• Vent management, central and arterial line placement

You’ll be part of a collaborative anesthesia team that shares shifts and call fairly. Providers start on day shifts to get oriented before rotating into evening/night coverage.

Schedule & Call:
• Weekday day shifts starting at 7a (8–12 hours)
• Evening shift: 3p–11p
• Night shift: 7p–7a (2nd call early evening, 1st call overnight)
• Weekend shifts include daytime and 24-hr beeper call
• Weekend call is remote when not actively needed in-house

Ideal Candidate:
• Board-certified Anesthesiologist
• Active California license (required)
• At least 2 years of recent hospital-based anesthesiology experience
• Comfortable with full-scope practice including OB, peds, trauma, neuro, thoracic, vascular and regional techniques
• Team-oriented and willing to share nights/weekends to support a small, committed group
• Enjoys a coastal, outdoors-focused lifestyle and a slower-paced community setting

Community & Lifestyle:
Practice in a unique Northern California coastal city known as the cultural and market center of the Redwood Coast, with:
• Iconic redwood forests and miles of trails just minutes away
• Mild, temperate climate year-round (no extreme heat or cold)
• Historic downtown with Victorian architecture, galleries, local breweries, and restaurants
• Easy access to beaches, fishing, kayaking, and other outdoor recreation

If this sounds like it could align with what you’re looking for, I’d love to share the schedule details, onboarding timeline, and answer any questions about the team and night workflow. Contact me directly at the number / email below or click the link below to schedule a time with me that is convenient for you. Share your CV and block availability. We’ll coordinate quick interviews and credentialing.

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I look forward to hearing from you.

Greg Burney
Associate Team Manager with Aya Locums
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