Looking for flexibility, competitive pay, and the chance to shape your own career path?
At Odyssey Locums, we connect Physicians at every stage of their career - from new graduates to seasoned clinicians—with rewarding locum tenens opportunities across the country.
As one of the fastest-growing locum tenens firms in the U.S., we partner with top hospitals, health systems, and medical groups to ensure continuity of care while giving providers freedom, financial growth, and the support they deserve.
With Odyssey, you gain a trusted advocate who handles all the details. Our experienced recruiters provide 24/7 support, streamlined credentialing, and access to physician assignments nationwide. We focus on maximizing provider pay while ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish.
This new opportunity offers flexible scheduling, premium top of market pay and a supportive team.
The Role:
• Location: Eureka, CA• Specialty: Neurological Surgery (Neurosurgery)
• Assignment Type: Per Diem
• Specific Dates Needed: 11/21/2026 - 12/09/2026 and 12/27/2026 - 01/06/2027 (additional single dates may apply)
• Guaranteed Hours per Day: 8
• Shift Type: Clinic and Call
• Call Type: Weeknight beeper and 24-hour weekend beeper call
• Shift Times: Clinic 8:30am-5:00pm (daytime clinic and call responsibility included in regular rate); Night call 5:00pm-8:30am next day (billed at night call rate); Weekends: 24-hour call coverage
• Patient Encounters Per Shift: ~5
• License: Active state medical license required
• DEA: Required
• Board: Board Certified preferred; Board Eligible within 3-5 years of residency may be considered, but BC is preferred
• Privileging Requirements: Providers must submit 100 cases within the past 24 months specific to requested privileges; current case logs and full hospital affiliations required at presentation
• Certifications/Skills: FLURO certification required (temporary FLURO accepted); will see complex spine cases including spinal surgery with instrumentation (cervical, thoracic, lumbar); placement of ICP monitors required; VP shunt experience preferred
• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 90 days
• Other: Gaps >3 months must be explained; minimum 2 years of current hospital clinical activity in specialty expected for hospital-based specialties
We Offer:
• Streamlined credentialing - 30 days or less (when possible)• 24/7 dedicated recruiter and credentialing specialist
• Premium rate for weeknight call and additional premium if called in
• Top-of-market premium hourly pay
• Paid housing (when applicable)
• Paid travel
• A++ rated malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• $500 referral bonus for any provider you refer
The Facility:
Top healthcare facility offering a full range of services and recognized for healthcare excellence. This opportunity includes exposure to a broad mix of inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical cases and comprehensive surgical support.
Take the first step into a premium neurosurgery assignment with Odyssey Locums - where you can grow your career, earn on your terms, and partner with a locums firm that puts providers first.
HOW TO APPLY: email your resume to: info@odysseylocums.com