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Locum Tenens Surgery Physician Jobs in California

Explore Locums Surgery Opportunities in California with AMN Healthcare

Are you a Surgery 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.

Competitive Compensation for Temporary Surgery Jobs in California Awaits You

When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our locums opportunities are both rewarding and competitive. In the last year, average pay rate based on 21 Surgery jobs in was $584k per year.

Stay Informed About California Salary Trends for Locums Surgery Jobs

Understanding the salary landscape is crucial when evaluating your career options. Based on historical data from the last year of posted locums tenens Surgery jobs in California, the average annual salary remains steady at $584k per year. Additionally, the highest paying job in California for a temporary Surgery position in the past year reached $809k annually, illustrating the potential for substantial earnings in the Surgery field.

Diverse California Facilities Hiring Surgery

Temporary jobs in California for Surgery Physicians span across various healthcare facilities, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (7 jobs) and Critical Access Hospital (2 jobs) facilities. This diversity not only broadens your options for gaining new experience but also provides valuable networking opportunities.

Benefits of a Locums Surgery 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 Surgery 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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Statistics on Surgery Locums Jobs in California

At AMN Healthcare, we try to provide you with the data you need to make a decision about working a Surgery 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 Surgery Jobs in California

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

The pay rates for the available locums Surgery Physician jobs in California range from $423k to $809k per year, providing competitive compensation options.

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

As of Oct 24, 2026, the average annual salary based on 21 locum tenens Surgery jobs in California is $584k yearly, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your expertise.

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

Based on historical data from the last year, the average annual salary for locum tenens Surgery jobs in California was $584k per year. The highest-paying locums position in California in the past year reached $809k annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.

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

Our locum tenens Surgery opportunities in California span across diverse healthcare settings, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (7 jobs) and Critical Access Hospital (2 jobs).

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 Surgery Jobs Are Located

In California, facilities like Doctors Medical Center – Modesto, Mercy Medical Center Redding and Mercy Medical Center Merced all have departments that hire for locum tenens Surgery jobs. These facilities are nearby to cities like Modesto, Redding (zip code 96001) and Merced (zip code 95340).

Other nearby states to California that offer Surgery Physicians jobs are Washington (709.2 miles, Zip Codes 98604, 99133, 98112) and Colorado (783.1 miles, Zip Codes 80938, 80003, 80909). These are near to zip codes: 98604 (709.2 miles).

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Healthcare Facilities in California that Offer Locums Surgery Jobs

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

Adventist Health Howard Memorial
TJC
Non-Profit
Adventist Health Howard Memorial is a critical access hospital at 1 Marcela Dr., Willits, CA, serving the Wagon Wheel Mobile Home Park area and surrounding communities. The non-profit facility, established in 2002, is accredited by TJC and operates 25 beds with four operating rooms and one endoscopy room. Clinical departments include acute/inpatient surgical, medical/surgical ICU, laboratory, home health, outpatient, CT and MRI, and it provides services such as pharmacy, anesthesia, diagnostic radiology, clinical laboratory, rehabilitation therapies, swing bed and therapeutic radiology. Employed professions include physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, allied health and support services; the facility reports a workforce equivalent to approximately 160 full-time positions and hosts multiple residency program types including allopathic, osteopathic, dental and podiatric.
1 Marcela Dr., WILLITS, CA 95490
25 certified beds 4 operating rooms Established 2002
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Anesthesia
Clinical Laboratory
Diagnostic Radiology
Dietary
Departments
Adult, Laboratory, Outpatient, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Acute, Computed Tomography, Home Health, Inpatient Surgical, and Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU)
Shifts: 8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 9 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Durations: 13 wks, 24 wks, 26 wks, and 28 wks
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
ER, Psych/Mental Health, Adult, Laborist, Neonatal Intensive Care – Level III-IV, ICU, Pedi, Labor & Delivery, CVOR, Telemetry, and Cardiovascular Surgery
Shifts: 12 D and 12 N
Fairchild Medical Center
TJC
Fairchild Medical Center is a critical access hospital at 444 Bruce Street in Yreka, CA, established in 2005 and accredited by TJC. The 28-bed facility operates departments including emergency, labor and delivery/obstetrics, inpatient surgical, PACU, medical/surgical ICU and outpatient surgery, with clinical support services such as diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, pharmacy, laboratory, respiratory care, physical and occupational therapy, speech pathology and swing bed/postoperative recovery capabilities. Employed professions include physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, allied health and support services, and the facility’s workforce is equivalent to approximately 198 full-time positions; it also supports residency programs spanning allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other training pathways.
444 Bruce Street, YREKA, CA 96097
28 certified beds Established 2005
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Anesthesia
Clinical Laboratory
Diagnostic Radiology
Dietary
Departments
Labor & Delivery, PACU, Clinical, MS, Emergency Department, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Obstetrics (OB/L&D), and Outpatient Surgery
Shifts: 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Durations: 8 wks, 9 wks, 12 wks, and 13 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
Laborist, Interventional, Family, and Acute
Shifts: 12 D
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Mercy Medical Center Redding is a short-term acute care hospital located at 2175 Rosaline Ave Clairmont Hgts in Redding, CA, near Shady Acres Trailer Park and Reddingwood Mobile Home Park. Clinical departments include Trauma, Surgical care with CVOR and Surgical Critical Care (Trauma Surgery), Neonatal‑Perinatal Medicine/Neonatology, and Hospitalist services, and the facility’s clinical staff includes advanced practice providers and physicians.
2175 ROSALINE AVE CLAIRMONT HGTS, REDDING, CA 96001
Departments
Hospitalist, Surgical Critical Care (Trauma Surgery), Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine / Neonatology, Trauma, Surgical, and CVOR
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center is a physician group office at 1798 N. Garey Ave in Pomona, CA, near North Pomona and Spadra. The practice lists physicians among its clinical professions. As a physician group office, it delivers ambulatory medical care through physician-led evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing management of patients.
1798 N. Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91767
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
Home Health, Nocturnist, Family, Acute, Echo, Computed Tomography, 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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