Physician / ObGyn / California / Locum tenens / Lucrative OB/GYN Locums in
Santa Cruz, CA Job Date Posted:
26 September 2026
Closing Date:
October 26, 2026
Recruiter:
WhiteCoat Locums Location:
Santa Cruz, California Salary:
On Application Job Type & Industry:
Technology Risk Contract Type:
Contract Job Reference:
2988535121-2 Apply for this job now Job Description "OB/GYN Hospitalist Locum Opportunity CaliforniaA healthcare organization is seeking an experienced OB/GYN Hospitalist for ongoing inpatient laborist coverage. This role involves 24-hour in-house call responsibilities, management of labor and delivery patients, OB Emergency Department coverage, and support for urgent gynecologic cases.
Compensation:
Orientation
- $130/hrHourly
- $265/hrHoliday
- $400/hr
Position DetailsSpecialty:
Obstetrics & Gynecology HospitalistPractice Setting:
Inpatient HospitalAssignment Length:
Approximately 6 months
Start Date:
As soon as credentialed
Schedule:
24-hour in-house call shifts
Shift Hours:
7:30 AM 7:30
AMCoverage Need:
68 call shifts per monthImmediate July availability highly desiredClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide Labor & Delivery coverageManage OB Emergency Department patientsPerform vaginal deliveriesPerform and assist with Cesarean sectionsMonitor patients receiving Pitocin or other labor augmentation medicationsManage obstetrical emergenciesProvide consultation and management for urgent OB/GYN casesAssist with urgent gynecologic surgical cases that arise during call coveragePatient PopulationPrimarily low-risk obstetrical patientsUnderserved community populationApproximately 6070 deliveries per monthCesarean section rate approximately 2530%Practice EnvironmentLevel
III NICU
availableStrong collaboration with Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Neonatology, and tertiary referral specialistsOB Hospitalists are required to remain onsite for the entire call shiftDedicated anesthesia coverage available 24/7Ultrasound support availableEMRCernerPreferred QualificationsRecent Laborist/Hospitalist experienceCurrent labor and delivery practice experienceBilingual skills strongly preferredLocal California candidates preferredRequirementsBoard Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & GynecologyCompletion of an ACGME-accredited OB/GYN residencyActive California medical licenseDEA certificationBLS certificationACLS certificationClean malpractice historyCredentialingExpedited hospital privileges may be available while additional credentialing is completedTravelTravel assistance available for qualified candidatesLocal providers preferred"
