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Locum Tenens Hospitalist Physician Jobs in California

Explore Locums Hospitalist Opportunities in California with AMN Healthcare

Are you a Hospitalist Physician professional seeking locums job opportunities in California? Look no further! AMN Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding temporary positions that align with your career goals. With a total of 3 Locum Tenens Hospitalist jobs currently available, your next exciting opportunity awaits.

Competitive Compensation for Temporary Hospitalist Jobs in California Awaits You

When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our locums opportunities are both rewarding and competitive. The pay rates for our current temporary Hospitalist Physician jobs in California range from $348k per year to $387k yearly. In the last year, average pay rate based on 17 Hospitalist jobs in was $357k per year. As of Oct 23, 2026, the average annual salary for available locum tenens Hospitalist jobs stands at $367k per year.

Stay Informed About California Salary Trends for Locums Hospitalist Jobs

Understanding the salary landscape is crucial when evaluating your career options. Based on historical data from the last year of posted locums tenens Hospitalist jobs in California, the average annual salary remains steady at $357k per year. Additionally, the highest paying job in California for a temporary Hospitalist position in the past year reached $387k annually, illustrating the potential for substantial earnings in the Hospitalist field.

Flexible Start Dates in California to Suit Your Schedule

AMN Healthcare recognizes the importance of flexibility in your career. As of Oct 23, 2026, we offer temp Hospitalist jobs in California with various starting dates, including Nov 5, 2026 (3 jobs). This flexibility allows you to plan your assignments according to your preferences, making your transition into a new role seamless.

Diverse California Facilities Hiring Hospitalist

Temporary jobs in California for Hospitalist Physicians span across various healthcare facilities, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (7 jobs), Physician Group (1 job), and Critical Access Hospital (1 job) facilities. This diversity not only broadens your options for gaining new experience but also provides valuable networking opportunities.

Benefits of a Locums Hospitalist Job in California

Opting for a temporary position offers unique benefits, including:

  • Variety and Adventure: Locums roles allow you to work in different settings and healthcare institutions around California, offering a diverse and enriching experience.
  • Flexibility: You have control over your schedule, enabling you to achieve a desirable work-life balance.
  • High Earning Potential: California locums positions often come with competitive pay rates, offering you the opportunity to earn a significant income while maintaining flexibility.
  • Skill Enhancement: Exposure to various healthcare environments enhances your clinical skills and adaptability.

Ready to embark on your next locums adventure? Explore our exclusive Locums Hospitalist jobs in California on AMNHealthcare.com and take the first step towards a dynamic and rewarding career in healthcare. Your dream job is just a click away!

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Top Cities in California with Locum Tenens Hospitalist Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 3 locum tenens Hospitalist positions available in the state of California. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

Highest Paying Jobs in California

AMN Healthcare currently has locum tenens Hospitalist positions available in California.
locum tenens
Nocturnist Physician
  • November 5, 2026
$184 to $200
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Nocturnist Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 7:00p-7:00a
  • Total Census Per Provider Per Shift: 22
  • Procedures Required: Arterial Line Insertion, Central Line, Intubation, Vent Management
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner
  • Support: Advanced Practice Provider 8a-6p. Emergency Room Physician as Backup.
  • Certifications and License Required: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Active California State License, Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 90 Days
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Hospitalist Physician
  • November 5, 2026
$179 to $194
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking Hospitalist Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.                      Details & requirements for this opportunity:        ·      Schedule: 3 days shifts 7am-5p, 1 days shift 9am-7pm, 1 night shift 7p-7a ·      Total census per provider per shift: 14-16 average ·      Procedures required: Central Line Insertion and Intubation ·      Electronic Medical Record: Meditech ·      Support: Yes       ·      Certifications and license required: Active California state medical license, Board Certified in Family or Internal Medicine, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) ·      Credentialing timeframe: 60 days
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Hospitalist Physician
  • November 5, 2026
$179 to $194
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Hospitalist Physician for locums tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & support for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: Various 12 hour shifts available
  • Total census per provider per shift: 53 per 24 hours
  • Procedures required: Standard
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
  • Support: Hospitalist will be responsible for Advanced Practitioner supervision
  • Certifications and licenses required: Active California state medical license, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Board Certified or truly Board Eligible, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 days
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Statistics on Hospitalist Locums Jobs in California

At AMN Healthcare, we try to provide you with the data you need to make a decision about working a Hospitalist locum tenens job in California. We’ve compiled information about salary ranges and trends over the last 3 months, along with other important statistics about types of healthcare facilities offering work in California so you have the latest at your fingertips.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Locum Tenens Hospitalist Jobs in California

How many locums Hospitalist jobs are currently available in California?

As of Oct 23, 2026, AMN Healthcare currently has 3 exclusive travel Hospitalist job opportunities waiting for you in California.

What is the salary range for locum tenens Hospitalist jobs in California?

The pay rates for the available locums Hospitalist Physician jobs in California range from $316k to $387k per year, providing competitive compensation options.

What is the average annual salary for Hospitalist locums positions in California?

As of Oct 23, 2026, the average annual salary based on 20 locum tenens Hospitalist jobs in California is $357k yearly, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your expertise.

Can you tell me about historical salary trends in California for travel Hospitalist positions?

Based on historical data from the last year, the average annual salary for locum tenens Hospitalist jobs in California was $357k per year. The highest-paying locums position in California in the past year reached $387k annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.

Are there flexible start dates available for these California Hospitalist jobs?

Yes, as of Oct 23, 2026, AMN Healthcare offers locum tenens Hospitalist Physician jobs in California with various starting dates to accommodate your schedule. Some options include a start date of Nov 5, 2026 (3 jobs).

What types of healthcare facilities offer locum tenens Hospitalist jobs in California?

Our locum tenens Hospitalist opportunities in California span across diverse healthcare settings, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (7 jobs), Physician Group (1 job), and Critical Access Hospital (1 job).

What locums Hospitalist jobs are available at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities in California?

AMN Healthcare has 2 locums Hospitalist jobs at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities in California with pay ranging from $348k to $387k per year as of Oct 23, 2026.

How can I find out when new locums jobs open in California?

New locums positions in California are added as healthcare facilities post them, so openings can change quickly. Download the AMN Passport app or create an AMN Healthcare profile to set job alerts, save searches, and get notified when roles that match your experience become available. An AMN recruiter can also let you know about upcoming opportunities.

Places in or Nearby California Where Locums Hospitalist Jobs Are Located

In California, facilities like Clovis Community Medical Center, ISP Hospitalist Services and Natividad Medical Center all have departments that hire for locum tenens Hospitalist jobs. These facilities are nearby to cities like Clovis, Los Angeles (zip code 90048) and SALINAS.

Other nearby states to California that offer Hospitalist Physicians jobs are Arizona (499.2 miles, Zip Codes 85929, 85613, 85671) and New Mexico (792.1 miles). These are near to zip codes: 85929 (499.2 miles).

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Healthcare Facilities in California that Offer Locums Hospitalist Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered travel jobs for Hospitalist professionals.

Clovis Community Medical Center
TJC
Major Teaching
Non-Profit
Clovis Community Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital at 2755 Herndon Ave in Clovis, CA, founded in 1967 and operated as a non-profit; it is accredited by TJC and functions as a major teaching facility. The 352-bed hospital maintains a workforce equivalent to approximately 3,048 full-time positions and supports comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including advanced imaging and diagnostic services (CT, MRI, PET, nuclear medicine), therapeutic radiology and chemotherapy, acute renal dialysis, respiratory care, rehabilitation therapies, and a range of surgical and perioperative supports. Clinical departments include multiple critical care and surgical programs — ICU, surgical ICU, CCU, NICU and neonatal nursery — as well as an emergency department, laborist/OB L&D services, neurosurgical and cardiothoracic surgery, and specialty units; the facility operates 26 operating rooms, five cardiac catheterization labs, and four endoscopy rooms. Employed professions span physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, allied health, and support services, and the hospital houses residency programs in allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other training pathways.
2755 Herndon Ave, Clovis, CA 93611
352 certified beds 26 operating rooms Established 1967
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Anesthesia
Audiology
Chemotherapy
Departments
Laborist, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Open Heart / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Department, Emergency Psychiatric, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal ICU (NICU), Neonatal Nursery, Neurosurgical, Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Ophthalmic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery (Hospital), Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, and Surgical ICU
Dominican Hospital
TJC
Non-Profit
Dominican Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital located at 1555 Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz, CA, near the Allegro Heights neighborhood; it was established in 1966 and operates as a non-profit accredited by TJC with 222 beds. Clinical capacity includes seven operating rooms, two cardiac catheterization labs, two endoscopy rooms and a broad set of inpatient and specialty departments such as ICU/CCU, CVICU, surgical services (including open heart/cardiothoracic and neurosurgical), NICU and neonatal services, labor and delivery/OB, oncology, rehabilitation and outpatient surgery. Reported professions on-site include physicians, nursing, advanced practice clinicians, allied health and support services, and the facility hosts multiple residency program types (Allopathic, Osteopathic, Dental, Podiatric and Other). The workforce is equivalent to approximately 1,166 full-time positions.
1555 Soquel Drive, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
222 certified beds 7 operating rooms Established 1966
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Anesthesia
Chemotherapy
Clinical Laboratory
Departments
ER, PCU, OR, Case Manager, OB/GYN, Oncology, CVICU, Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Radiology, Vascular, PACU, Echo, MS, House Supervisor, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Hospitalist, Diagnostic, Adult, Telemetry, Laboratory, Acute, Cath Lab, NICU, Computed Tomography, ICU, Postpartum, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Open Heart / Cardiothoracic Surgery, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Department, Emergency Psychiatric, Gerontological Specialty, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal ICU (NICU), Neonatal Nursery, Neurosurgical, Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Ophthalmic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery (Hospital), Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical ICU, Psychiatric Unit, and Rehabilitation Unit
Shifts: 8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Durations: 13 wks and 16 wks
ISP Hospitalist Services
Magnet 2023
ISP Hospitalist Services is a physician group office located at 8700 Beverly Blvd, Suite 220 in Los Angeles, CA, near the Beverly Center and Norma Triangle. It is Magnet-designated since 2023 and lists physicians among its clinical professions. A physician group office employing physicians typically provides hospital-based physician care and coordination of inpatient services.
8700 Beverly Blvd, Suite 220, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Natividad Medical Center
TJC
Government
Natividad Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital at 1441 Constitution Blvd., Salinas, CA, near Alisal; it is government-owned, accredited by TJC and was established in 1966 with 172 beds. Clinical operations include a designated trauma center, emergency department with emergency psychiatric services, coronary care unit, medical/surgical ICU, NICU and neonatal nursery, OB/L&D and inpatient surgical services, plus a CARF-designated inpatient rehabilitation unit and outpatient rehabilitation and surgery; the facility maintains five operating rooms and two endoscopy rooms. The workforce comprises physicians, advanced practice clinicians, allied health, nursing and support services, supports Allopathic, Osteopathic, Dental, Podiatric and other residency programs, and is equivalent to approximately 1,129 full-time positions.
1441 CONSTITUTION BLVD., SALINAS, CA 93906
172 certified beds 5 operating rooms Established 1966
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Anesthesia
Audiology
Clinical Laboratory
Departments
Hospitalist, Adult Inpatient Psychiatric, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Designated Trauma Center, Emergency Department, Emergency Psychiatric, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal ICU (NICU), Neonatal Nursery, Neurosurgical, Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Orthopedic Surgery (Hospital), Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, Reconstructive Surgery, and Rehabilitation Unit
Redwood Memorial Hospital
Redwood Memorial Hospital is a critical access hospital located at 3300 Renner Dr in Fortuna, CA. The facility includes a nocturnist department and reports clinical staff categories of advanced practice clinicians and physicians. As a critical access hospital, it functions as a small, local acute care provider that maintains around-the-clock clinical coverage for emergency and short-term inpatient needs and stabilizes patients for transfer to higher-level centers when necessary.
3300 Renner Dr, Fortuna, CA 95540
Departments
Nocturnist
St. Elizabeth Community Hospital
TJC
Non-Profit
St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital at 2550 Sister Mary Columba Drive in Red Bluff, CA, with 76 licensed beds, nonprofit ownership, accreditation by TJC, and an establishment date of 1966. Clinical operations encompass critical care and cardiac services (CCU, medical/surgical ICU), inpatient and outpatient surgery, maternity and neonatal care (OB/L&D, neonatal nursery), pediatrics, diagnostic imaging and echo/CT, plus home health and outpatient programs; the facility also lists an organ transplant service (non‑Medicare certified). The medical staff mix includes physicians, advanced practice clinicians, allied health and nursing personnel alongside support services, and the hospital reports residency programs in Allopathic, Osteopathic, Dental, Podiatric and Other specialties and a workforce equivalent to approximately 297 full-time positions.
2550 Sister Mary Columba Drive, RED BLUFF, CA 96080
76 certified beds Established 1966
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Anesthesia
Diagnostic Radiology
Dietary
Nuclear Medicine
Departments
Family, Nocturnist, Computed Tomography, Acute, Home Health, Echo, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal Nursery, Organ Transplant (Non-Medicare Certified), Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Outpatient Surgery, and Pediatric
Shifts: 8 D, 10 D, 10 N, and 12 D
Durations: 13 wks

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