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Locum Tenens Jobs for Surgical Physical Assistants in California

If you’re a Surgical Physical Assistant 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 1 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.

Surgical Locums Jobs Accommodate Diverse Experience in CA

AMN Healthcare offers Surgical locum tenens roles in California for physicians at various career stages. A broad spectrum of Physician Assistants 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 Surgical Physical Assistants in California

When considering a locum tenens position, compensation is often top of mind. In California, AMN Healthcare currently offers Surgical locum jobs with hourly rates ranging from $107 to $116, with an average pay of approximately $111 per hour. Historically, these positions have offered hourly pay rates between $82 and $152, with the average wage hovering around $112 per hour. These flexible pay scales make locum tenens Physician Assistant 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 10/22/26, available locums Surgical positions in California have start dates including 11/05/26 (1 job). 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 Surgical Locum Tenens Jobs

California offers Surgical Physical Assistants a diverse range of clinical settings for locum tenens work. Over the past year, AMN Healthcare has placed Surgical Physical Assistants in various facilities, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (11 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.

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Top Cities in California with Locum Tenens Surgical Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 1 Surgical jobs in California and 7 Surgical 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 Surgical Physical Assistant Jobs in California

AMN Healthcare currently has locum tenens Surgical positions available in California.
locum tenens
Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • November 5, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking Nurse or Physician Assistant Neurosurgery for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.  Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 7a-5p (10 hr shifts)
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient emergency
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 120 days
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner
  • Certifications Required: Board Certification, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Licensure Required: CA License
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Statistics for Locum Tenens Surgical Physical Assistant Jobs in California

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Locums Surgical Jobs in California

How many Locums Surgical Physical Assistant jobs are available in California from AMN?

As of 10/22/26, AMN Healthcare had 1 exclusive job opportunities for Locums Surgical medical practitioners in California.

What is the salary range for Locums Surgical jobs in California today?

Pay rates for Locum Tenens Surgical doctors in California currently range from $107 to $116 per hour for locums positions.

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

Based on the last 12 months of data, pay rates for Locum Tenens Surgical doctors in California have ranged from $82 to $152 per hour for locums positions.

What is the average salary for a Locums Surgical Physical Assistant?

Based on historical data, the average pay for Locums Surgical jobs in California is $112 per hour for locum positions.

Which types of facilities hire the most Locums Surgical Physical Assistants in California?

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

California Facilities with Locums Surgical Physical Assistant Jobs

Healthcare settings in California have the most current Locums jobs for Surgical physicians at Short Term Acute Care Hospital (1 job) facilities.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Magnet 2022
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is a children’s hospital at 4650 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, near the Los Feliz and Silver Lake neighborhoods and magnet-designated since 2022. Clinical departments include neonatal, pediatric critical care/intensivist, surgical, pediatrics and cardiology, and the facility reports physician and advanced practice clinicians among its core professions.
4650 W. SUNSET BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Departments
Cardiology, Neonatal, Pediatrics, Critical Care-Intensivist, Pedi, and Surgical
Kaiser Permanente – Downey Medical Center
Magnet 2026
Kaiser Permanente – Downey Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital located at 9333 Imperial Hwy in Downey, CA. Magnet-designated since 2026, the hospital includes departments such as Urgent Care, Neonatal Intensive Care (Level III-IV), PICU, PCU, surgical services and pediatrics. Nursing, physician, and advanced practice clinicians staff the facility to provide acute medical, surgical and critical care across those units.
9333 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
Departments
PCU, PICU, Neonatal Intensive Care – Level III-IV, Surgical, Urgent Care, and Pedi
Shifts: 12 D, 12 N, and 13 N
Kaiser Permanente – Fontana Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente – Fontana Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital located at 9961 Sierra Ave in Fontana, CA, near Declez and South Fontana. Clinical departments include Dermatology, OB/GYN, Surgical services, Oncology, Mammography, Pediatrics, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Care is provided by allied health professionals, physicians, and advanced practice clinicians. As a short-term acute care hospital, the facility delivers episodic inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical care supported by those clinical teams.
9961 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
Departments
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Pedi, OB/GYN, Surgical, Dermatology, Oncology, and Mammography
Shifts: 8 E
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital located at 9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd in San Diego, CA, near the Tierrasanta and Serra Mesa neighborhoods; clinical departments include Dialysis, Skilled Nursing, ICU, Telemetry, Surgical, and MS. The facility’s clinical staff categories include allied health, advanced practice, nursing, and physicians. As a short-term acute care hospital with those departments and professions, it provides inpatient medical, surgical, and critical care services supported by nursing, advanced practice clinicians, physicians, and allied health teams.
9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
Departments
Dialysis, Surgical, MS, Telemetry, Skilled Nursing, and ICU
Shifts: 8 D, 9 D, 12 D, 12 N, and 14 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
Surgical Critical Care (Trauma Surgery), Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine / Neonatology, Hospitalist, Trauma, Surgical, and CVOR
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Magnet 2026
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital at 450 East Romie Lane in Salinas, CA, near the Alisal neighborhood, Magnet-designated since 2026. Clinical departments cover a broad mix of acute and specialty services including surgical services and perioperative care (OR, PACU, CVOR), critical and emergency care (ICU, telemetry, ER), women’s and pediatric services (Labor & Delivery, Obstetrics, OB/GYN, Postpartum, Pedi), cardiology and vascular procedures (Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology), oncology and outpatient clinics, and facility support functions such as case management, clinical education, infection control, occupational health, mammography, and endoscopy. The medical workforce includes nursing, advanced practice clinicians, allied health professionals, and physicians; a facility of this type typically provides inpatient acute care, emergency services, surgical procedures, and maternal-newborn care.
450 East Romie Lane, SALINAS, CA 93901
Departments
Labor & Delivery, Family, Obstetrics, Dermatology, Oncology, Mammography, Endoscopy, Occupational Health, Postpartum, CVOR, Cath Lab, Telemetry, Case Manager, Infection Control, ER, Clinical Education Specialist, MS, OR, Outpatient Clinic, ICU, Outpatient Oncology, Interventional Radiology, Surgical, PACU, OB/GYN, and Pedi
Shifts: 8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Durations: 9 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, and 18 wks
St Joseph Hospital – Eureka
St Joseph Hospital – Eureka is a short-term acute care hospital located at 2700 Dolbeer Street in Eureka, CA. Departments include Laborist, Pain Medicine, Cardiology, Surgical, Oncology, Orthopedic, Hospitalist, and ER, and the facility reports clinical staff categories of Advanced Practice and Physician. As a short-term acute care hospital staffed by physicians and advanced practice clinicians, it delivers acute inpatient, surgical and emergency services across the specialties listed.
2700 DOLBEER STREET, EUREKA, CA 95501
Departments
Surgical, Oncology, Hospitalist, ER, Orthopedic, Laborist, Cardiology, and Pain Medicine

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