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California Laborist Locums Jobs

Explore Locums Laborist Jobs in California

AMN Healthcare offers exciting locum tenens opportunities for Obstetrics & Gynecology physicians specializing in Laborist roles throughout California. Major cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento are bustling with healthcare facilities looking for dedicated Laborists. These metropolitan areas not only provide ample job openings but also have diverse populations in need of high-quality maternal care. As a Laborist, you can find positions in community hospitals, regional medical centers, and academic health systems that are eager to enhance their obstetric services.

As a Laborist physician, your primary responsibilities typically include managing labor and delivery cases, performing Cesarean sections and other essential procedures, and providing comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care. Hospitals might hire Laborists to ensure competent staffing for delivery services, particularly during peak times, thus creating a seamless workflow in labor and delivery units. California is home to various healthcare facilities, including prestigious university hospitals, community health networks, and private health systems, all of which offer a conducive environment for Laborists to work and thrive professionally.

While securing a locums position in California, take the opportunity to explore the state’s rich cultural and natural attractions. You can unwind at stunning locations such as the breathtaking beaches of Santa Monica, the majestic landscapes of Yosemite National Park, or the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. When considering a locum position in California, Laborist physicians should evaluate the job flexibility, competitive compensation, and the chance to experience diverse healthcare settings. Additionally, a locums job often provides the advantage of a better work-life balance, allowing providers to practice in multiple settings without the long-term commitment associated with permanent positions. Ultimately, this flexibility can lead to both professional satisfaction and personal enrichment.

Locum Tenens Jobs for Laborists in California

If you’re a Laborist considering locum tenens work in California, AMN Healthcare has an array of opportunities available tailored to your expertise. With a growing demand for temporary positions across various facilities, you can choose from 7 available locums jobs in California, offering flexibility, competitive pay, and diverse work environments. Whether you’re looking to broaden your clinical experience or seeking more work-life balance, locum positions are an excellent avenue to explore.

Laborist Locums Jobs Accommodate Diverse Experience in CA

AMN Healthcare offers Laborist locum tenens roles in California for physicians at various career stages. A broad spectrum of Obstetrics & Gynecologies roles allows you to find a locums job that matches your skillset, whether you’re looking to take on leadership responsibilities or prefer to focus on clinical care.

Competitive Compensation for Laborists in California

When considering a locum tenens position, compensation is often top of mind. In California, AMN Healthcare currently offers Laborist locum jobs with hourly rates ranging from $175 to $227, with an average pay of approximately $200 per hour. Historically, these positions have offered hourly pay rates between $170 and $567, with the average wage hovering around $270 per hour. These flexible pay scales make locum tenens Obstetrics & Gynecology positions an attractive option for physicians looking to enhance their income while maintaining control over their schedule.

A Range of Start Dates in California to Fit Your Schedule

Flexibility is key when considering locum tenens opportunities, and AMN Healthcare provides a variety of start dates to suit your availability. As of 10/20/26, available locums Laborist positions in California have start dates including 11/03/26 (7 jobs). Whether you’re seeking an immediate start or looking to plan ahead, there are numerous options to choose from, ensuring you find a position that fits seamlessly into your personal and professional life.

Variety of Facility Types in California Offering Laborist Locum Tenens Jobs

California offers Laborists a diverse range of clinical settings for locum tenens work. Over the past year, AMN Healthcare has placed Laborists in various facilities, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (25 jobs) and Physician Group (2 jobs). Whether you prefer working in fast-paced hospitals, academic settings, or more niche environments like correctional institutions, the locum positions in CA provide a unique opportunity to gain experience in different healthcare landscapes.

Top Cities in California with Locum Tenens Laborist Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 7 Laborist jobs in California and 45 Laborist jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

Highest Paying Laborist Jobs in California

AMN Healthcare currently has locum tenens Laborist positions available in California.
locum tenens
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Physician
  • November 3, 2026
$210 to $227
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Laborist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity: Schedule: 09-18-2026 – Ongoing; call only Practice Setting: Inpatient Types of Cases: Obstetrics and Gynecology – Laborist; 10–15 patients per shift; admissions required. Provider must be able to provide 100 case logs immediately. Availability in December and ongoing coverage is requested. Credentialing Timeframe: 30-60 days Electronic Medical Record: Cerner Certifications Required: Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology; Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Licensure Required: California medical license only
locum tenens
Obstetrics Hospitalist Physician
  • November 3, 2026
$175 to $189
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Obstetrics Hospitalist Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 24 Hour
  • Practice Setting: Hospital
  • Types of Cases: Obstetrics and Hospitalist
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 30 – 60 Days
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Medhost
  • Certifications required: Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • Licensure required: Active California license
locum tenens
Obstetrics Hospitalist Physician
  • November 3, 2026
$175 to $189
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Obstetrics Hospitalist Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 24 Hours
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient
  • Types of Cases: Obstetrics and Hospitalist
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 60+ Days
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner
  • Certifications required: Board Certification or Truly Board Eligible
  • Licensure required: Active California license
locum tenens
Obstetrics Hospitalist Physician
  • November 3, 2026
$175 to $189
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Obstetrics Hospitalist Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.   Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 24-hour call
  • Practice Setting: Hospital
  • Types of Cases: general obstetrics and gynecology
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 30-60 days
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic
  • Certifications Required: Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • Licensure Required: active California license
locum tenens
Obstetrics Hospitalist Physician
  • November 3, 2026
$175 to $189
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Obstetrics Hospitalist Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 24 Hours
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient
  • Types of Cases: Obstetrics and Hospitalist
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 60+ Days
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic
  • Certifications required: Board Certification or Truly Board Eligible
  • Licensure required: Active California license
locum tenens
Obstetrics Hospitalist Physician
  • November 3, 2026
$175 to $189
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Obstetrics Hospitalist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 24-Hour Shifts
  • Practice Setting: Hospital
  • Types of Cases: General Obstetrics Hospitalist Cases
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 60 Days
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic
  • Active California License required
locum tenens
Obstetrics Hospitalist Physician
  • November 3, 2026
$175 to $189
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Obstetrics Hospitalist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 24-Hour Shifts Starting As Soon As Possible
  • Practice Setting: Hospital
  • Types of Cases: Standard Laborist Cases
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 60 Days
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic
  • Certifications required: Basic life support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
  • Active California License required
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Statistics for Locum Tenens Labor Specialist Jobs in California

Based on historical data for past placements of Locums Laborist jobs in California, we can offer the insights healthcare providers need to steer their career. Below are the salary ranges for Locum Tenens Laborists over the last 3 months, alongside additional useful statistics about healthcare facilities hiring in the Laborist specialty.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Locums Laborist Jobs in California

How many Locums Laborist jobs are available in California from AMN?

As of 10/20/26, AMN Healthcare had 7 exclusive job opportunities for Locums L&D hospitalist medical practitioners in California.

What is the salary range for Locums L&D hospitalist jobs in California today?

Pay rates for Locum Tenens Laborist doctors in California currently range from $175 to $227 per hour for locums positions.

What is the historical salary range for Locums Laborist jobs in California?

Based on the last 12 months of data, pay rates for Locum Tenens Laborist doctors in California have ranged from $170 to $567 per hour for locums positions.

What is the average salary for a Locums Laborist?

Based on historical data, the average pay for Locums Laborist jobs in California is $270 per hour for locum positions.

Which types of facilities hire the most Locums Laborists in California?

Historically, Laborist jobs for Locum Tenens physicians in California have been placed at Short Term Acute Care Hospital and Physician Group facilities.

California Facilities with Locums Laborist Jobs

Healthcare settings in California have the most current Locums jobs for Laborist physicians at Short Term Acute Care Hospital (3 jobs) facilities.
Antelope Valley Hospital Medical Center Aka Antelope Valley Hospital
Antelope Valley Hospital Medical Center Aka Antelope Valley Hospital, located at 1600 W. Avenue J in Lancaster, CA, is a short-term acute care hospital. The facility lists a Laborist department and physicians among its clinical staff. As a short-term acute care hospital with physician coverage, it provides acute medical and surgical care typical of that facility type.
1600 W. AVENUE J, LANCASTER, CA 93534
Departments
Laborist
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
Doctors Medical Center – Modesto
Doctors Medical Center – Modesto is a short-term acute care hospital located at 1441 Florida Ave in Modesto, CA, near Aurora and Standiford. Clinical departments include telemetry, ICU, CVOR and cardiovascular surgery, a Level III-IV neonatal intensive care unit, labor and delivery with laborist coverage, emergency medicine, pediatrics and adult psychiatry, and the facility’s clinical staff includes nursing and physicians.
1441 Florida Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
Departments
Neonatal Intensive Care – Level III-IV, Laborist, ICU, Pedi, Labor & Delivery, CVOR, Cardiovascular Surgery, ER, Psych/Mental Health, Adult, and Telemetry
Shifts: 12 D and 12 N
Emanuel Medical Center
TJC
For-Profit
Emanuel Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital at 825 Delbon Avenue in Turlock, CA, established in 1966 and owned as a for-profit facility accredited by TJC with 354 beds. Clinical operations include multiple critical care and procedural units such as ICU (medical/surgical), surgical ICU, CCU, neonatal ICU and nursery, pediatric ICU, emergency department (including emergency psychiatric), cardiac catheterization lab (1), eight operating rooms, two endoscopy rooms, CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation, and an array of diagnostic and treatment departments including radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology, and outpatient surgery. Employed professions span physicians, nursing, allied health, advanced practice providers and support services, the facility hosts allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other residency programs, and maintains a workforce equivalent to approximately 899 full-time positions.
825 Delbon Avenue, P O Box 819005 (zip: 95381), TURLOCK, CA 95382
354 certified beds 8 operating rooms Established 1966
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Anesthesia
Audiology
Chemotherapy
Departments
Radiation, Computed Tomography, Laborist, Medical Assistant, ICU, Nuclear Medicine, PACU, MS, Diagnostic, Radiology, Acute, Telemetry, Mammography, Radiation Oncology, ER, Adult, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation, 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), Orthopedic Surgery (Hospital), Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, Pediatric ICU, Reconstructive Surgery, and Surgical ICU
Shifts: 8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Durations: 13 wks and 15 wks
Kaiser Permanente – VACAVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
Kaiser Permanente – VACAVILLE MEDICAL CENTER is a short-term acute care hospital located at 1 Quality Dr., Vacaville, CA, near Ulatis Park. The facility includes a Laborist department and lists advanced practice clinicians and physicians among its clinical staff; as a short-term acute care hospital, it typically operates with inpatient and perioperative services staffed by physicians and advanced practice providers.
1 QUALITY DR., VACAVILLE, CA 95688
Departments
Laborist
Los Robles Hospital Medical Center
TJC
For-Profit
Los Robles Hospital Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital at 215 W Janss Road in Thousand Oaks, CA, near Mountclef Village and Greenwich Village; established in 1968, operated as a for-profit facility and accredited by TJC. Clinical capabilities include critical care (ICU, CVICU, surgical ICU, cardiac care), a designated trauma center, neonatal and obstetric services (NICU, neonatal nursery, OB/L&D), specialty surgery including open heart/cardiothoracic, ophthalmic and orthopedic procedures, oncology, CARF-certified inpatient rehabilitation, emergency and psychiatric services, outpatient rehabilitation and a range of diagnostic/support services such as CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and dialysis; the campus includes 17 operating rooms, three cardiac catheterization labs and two endoscopy rooms. The workforce is equivalent to approximately 1,239 full-time positions across nursing, physicians, allied health, advanced practice and support services, and the facility hosts allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other residency programs.
215 W Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
273 certified beds 17 operating rooms Established 1968
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Anesthesia
Audiology
Chemotherapy
Departments
Laborist, ICU, CVICU, MS, Oncology, PCU, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Open Heart / Cardiothoracic Surgery, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Designated Trauma Center, Emergency Department, Emergency Psychiatric, Geriatric 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, Pediatric, Child/Adolescent Psychiatric, Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical ICU, Psychiatric Unit, and Rehabilitation Unit
Shifts: 12 D and 12 N
Marshall Medical Center
TJC
Non-Profit
Marshall Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital at 1100 Marshall Way in Placerville, CA, established in 1966; it is a 111-bed non-profit facility accredited by TJC. Clinical departments include a medical/surgical ICU and a separate surgical ICU, a coronary care unit (CCU), emergency department, cardiac catheterization lab, seven operating rooms, three endoscopy rooms, neonatal nursery, obstetrics (OB/L&D), inpatient and outpatient surgery and rehabilitation, pediatric services and multiple surgical specialties. Services cover imaging and diagnostics (CT, MRI, PET, nuclear medicine), acute renal dialysis, chemotherapy and therapeutic radiology, respiratory care, pharmacy and clinical laboratory, rehabilitative therapies and swing-bed care; the facility maintains a workforce equivalent to approximately 1,043 full-time positions and staffs physicians, nursing, allied and support services and advanced practice clinicians, while hosting allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other residency programs.
1100 Marshall Way, Placerville, CA 95667
111 certified beds 7 operating rooms Established 1966
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Anesthesia
Audiology
Chemotherapy
Departments
Laborist, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Department, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal Nursery, Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Ophthalmic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery (Hospital), Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, Reconstructive Surgery, and Surgical ICU
Mercy General Hospital
TJC
Major Teaching
Non-Profit
Mercy General Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital in Sacramento, CA, located near East Sacramento and Elvas and established in 1966; the non-profit facility is accredited by TJC and operates as a major teaching facility. The 419-bed hospital maintains roughly 1,530 FTE employees and offers extensive inpatient and procedural capacity, including 21 operating rooms, three cardiac catheterization labs and three endoscopy rooms. Clinical departments cover a broad range of specialties — cardiology and cardiac surgery (EP lab, CVOR, CVICU, cardiac catheterization lab, coronary care), multiple intensive care units, obstetrics/L&D and neonatal nursery, emergency and psychiatric services, oncology and endoscopy, plus inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient surgery — supported by services such as radiology (CT, MRI, nuclear medicine), pharmacy, dialysis and respiratory care. Graduate training includes allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other residency programs, and the workforce mix includes advanced practice, nursing, allied health, physicians and support services.
4001 J St, SACRAMENTO, CA 95819
419 certified beds 21 operating rooms Established 1966
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Anesthesia
Chemotherapy
Clinical Laboratory
Departments
Case Manager, CVICU, Cardiology, Labor & Delivery, OR, ER, PACU, EP Lab, PCU, Telemetry, CVOR, Oncology, Endoscopy, Laborist, Cath Lab, ICU, Teleradiology, Ambulatory OR, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Open Heart / Cardiothoracic Surgery, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Department, Emergency Psychiatric, Geriatric Psychiatric, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal Nursery, Neurosurgical, Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Ophthalmic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery (Hospital), Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, Child/Adolescent Psychiatric, Reconstructive Surgery, and Rehabilitation Unit
Shifts: 8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Durations: 10 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 15 wks, 16 wks, and 17 wks
Mercy Medical Center Merced
Mercy Medical Center Merced is a short-term acute care hospital located at 333 Mercy Ave., Merced, CA. Clinical departments include Family, Acute, Laborist, and Interventional services, and the facility employs allied health clinicians, advanced practice providers, and physicians. As a short-term acute care hospital, it delivers episodic inpatient and procedural care across those departmental areas consistent with acute hospital operations.
333 MERCY AVE., MERCED, CA 95340
Departments
Acute, Family, Laborist, and Interventional
Shifts: 12 D
Providence Medical Institute – Torrance OB/GYN
Providence Medical Institute – Torrance OB/GYN is a Physician Group Office located at 4101 Earl Street in Torrance, CA, near the Dudmore and Perry neighborhoods. The practice lists a Laborist department and employs physicians. As a physician group office with a laborist service, this type of facility typically focuses on physician-led obstetric coverage and labor-management care associated with delivery services.
4101 Earl Street, Torrance, CA 90503
Departments
Laborist
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