Location: Red Bluff, CA

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 24/7 coverage (day and night shifts, includes weekends, on-call, holiday call and callback responsibilities). Exact start/end times not specified in the posting; assignment includes short-term coverage dates (Feb 13-15, ending Feb 16 AM).

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 emergency department coverage and timely inpatient orthopedic consultations.
• Manage full general orthopedic care and coordinate transfers of higher-level patients to regional centers.
• Perform required procedures as needed and collaborate with OR support staff for operative cases.
• Document thoroughly and efficiently in Cerner EMR to support continuity of care.
• Respond to callbacks and holiday call duties professionally and promptly.
• Support a small rural hospital’s trauma-level activities with sound clinical judgment and teamwork.
• Maintain credentialing, licensure, and required certificates (including CA fluoroscopy) to ensure continuous coverage.

Qualifications

• Currently practicing physician (post-residency) — not a new graduate; active clinical practice required.
• Valid California medical license (MD or DO) or eligibility to obtain one prior to start.
• CA fluoroscopy certificate (required).
• No negative credentialing issues or NPDB reports — clean credentialing record required.
• Experience providing ED coverage, inpatient consults, and general orthopedic care.
• Locum tenens experience and prior OR support experience preferred.
• Able and willing to travel by car (typical drive from Sacramento to Red Bluff).

Education

• MD or DO with completion of residency (orthopedics or relevant surgical specialty preferred).

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid orthopedic surgery knowledge with comfort managing general orthopedic cases and trauma-level presentations.
• Experience with emergency department workflows and inpatient consultation processes.
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR for charting, orders, and communication.
• Fluoroscopy competency and familiarity with procedural imaging workflow.
• Strong clinical decision-making, triage, and patient transfer coordination skills.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills in a small community hospital environment.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize urgent cases, and manage on-call responsibilities.

Benefits

• Malpractice coverage is included — one less thing to worry about on call.
• Supportive OR team and Cerner EMR in place so you can hit the ground running.
• Locum-friendly orientation and credentialing support (locum privileges typically processed in ~30 days).
• Flexible short-term assignments for great work/life variety.
• Help with travel logistics and recommended local lodging (preferred hotels like Holiday Inn).
• Clinical autonomy managing full general orthopedic coverage in a tight-knit community hospital.
• Opportunities to expand your rural practice experience and build referral relationships.
• A collegial team that values responsive, patient-focused care.

Travel Perks: Explore Red Bluff, CA

Red Bluff sits in the scenic Sacramento Valley with easy access to outdoor adventures. Drive up I-5 from Sacramento (about 2 hours) for a pleasant road trip — or base yourself here and explore nearby attractions: Lassen Volcanic National Park for hiking and unique volcanic landscapes, Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown for boating and fishing, scenic river access and local trails for quick nature escapes, and a charming small-town downtown with local eateries. If you enjoy community events, Red Bluff is also known for its rodeo traditions and regional fairs. Great for clinicians who like to unwind outdoors on days off.

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